Oh no! Emiliano Martínez suffers horrific head injury. VIDEO
A frightening moment involving Emiliano Martínez brought the action in Liverpool to an alarming halt.
Details: The worrying incident occurred during Chelsea's Premier League away match against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Martínez suffered a head injury following a collision involving Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and required immediate attention from the medical staff. After being assessed on the pitch, the Argentine goalkeeper was unable to continue and had to come off.
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Martínez had started the seventh-round Premier League fixture as Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper. The 33-year-old had already been called into action several times before the incident, including saves from Everton attempts during a highly physical contest.
The most important question now concerns the condition of the Argentine. Chelsea have not yet announced an official diagnosis or provided information on the possible length of his absence, so the exact severity of the injury remains unclear.
Any potential absence would leave Xabi Alonso with another personnel issue during a busy period of the season. Martínez has established himself as Chelsea's No.1 since arriving in London during the summer transfer window.
It is worth noting that Chelsea officially signed Martínez from Aston Villa on August 30, 2026, handing the World Cup-winning Argentine a three-year contract. A few days later, he switched to the No.1 shirt at his new club.
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