Goalkeeper taken to hospital. Xabi Alonso reveals details of Martínez's condition after head injury

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez suffered a head injury after the seventh-round Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea, which ended in a 2-0 victory for the London side. Following the game, the Argentina international was taken to hospital for medical examinations.

Xabi Alonso spoke about the goalkeeper's condition and stressed that he was conscious when he left the stadium. According to the coach, Martínez is undergoing additional tests to help doctors assess the consequences of the injury.

“As far as I know, he left the stadium conscious. He is currently in hospital undergoing further examinations. We’ll see what they show,” Alonso said.

The coach also clarified that the medical procedures are precautionary. However, no definitive conclusions about the Argentine goalkeeper's condition have been announced yet.

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Fans will have to wait for official updates on the goalkeeper's condition. The main positive takeaway from Alonso's comments is that Martínez left the stadium conscious, although it is too early to draw conclusions about the severity of the injury before the medical tests are completed.