Injured Chelsea player visits specialist – Early return being planned

Martínez fractured his jaw in a collision with Branthwaite on October 17th; specialist visits suggest he could return to training next week and make Argentina's November friendlies.

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez suffered a fractured jaw after colliding with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the second half of Chelsea's 2-0 win on October 17th. He was stretchered off and underwent surgery following tests.

Initially expected to miss around 40 days, Martínez has made faster progress than anticipated. Journalist Martín Arévalo reported that the 34-year-old visited a specialist this week and was fitted for goalkeeping masks to resume training. Xabi Alonso confirmed earlier in the week that Martínez is doing better and hopes for his return in a few weeks.

Arévalo stated Martínez is taking steps to be available for Argentina's friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica on November 13th and 17th respectively. If recovery continues on schedule, Martínez is expected to start training on the pitch next week and could be included in the national team squad.