Xabi Alonso Confirms Martinez Concussion After Head Collision At Everton
Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez was taken to hospital for precautionary tests after suffering a concussion in a head collision with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite during their 2-0 Premier League victory, manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed.
Emi Martinez taken to hospital with concussion after Branthwaite Clash...
Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez suffered concussion following a head clash with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and was taken to hospital for “precautionary tests,” manager Xabi Alonso said after their 2-0 Premier League victory.
Pedro Neto's brace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium ended Everton's unbeaten start to the league season, but Chelsea's hard-fought win was overshadowed by the lengthy injury stoppage in the second half.
Martinez and Branthwaite collided when Everton's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall whipped a free-kick into the box and although the defender was back on his feet after treatment, the Argentine goalkeeper required attention from paramedics.
The 34-year-old was eventually strapped to a stretcher and carried off the field before being taken to hospital.
“It was a concussion but beyond that I don't know. I have only seen one clip of the incident, so we need to wait,” Alonso said. “What we know is that he left the stadium conscious and right now he is in hospital doing precautionary tests. We need to wait. Hopefully it won't be too bad but we need to wait.”
Martinez's injury forced Alonso to hand Mike Penders his Premier League debut, and the 21-year-old keeper helped Chelsea keep their first league clean sheet since January.
Penders, a Belgian youth international, may have to step in for the short term with concussion protocols preventing Martinez from returning to training immediately.
Xabi Alonso has issued an update on Emiliano Martinez.
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Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur in the league next Saturday, followed by a League Cup fourth-round tie at Liverpool on October 28th and a home Premier League clash against Manchester United three days later.
“Mike has personality. He's brave and we have full trust with him. He did well,” Alonso added.
“He played in the cup games and whenever he's needed, like the other players whenever they are needed they can perform.
“It's all about the squad, that all the players feel important and can have their moment whenever they are needed, and that's very positive.”
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