Emi Martinez stretched off pitch after clashing heads with Everton star

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17 Oct 2026 • 9:52 PM MYT
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Emi Martinez stretched off pitch after clashing heads with Everton star

  • Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was stretchered off after a severe clash of heads with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during a 2-0 win.
  • The incident occurred during a cross into the Everton box, resulting in a 10-minute stoppage as medical staff treated Martinez on the pitch.
  • Martinez was replaced in the 73rd minute by Belgian reserve goalkeeper Mike Penders, who made his Premier League debut with Chelsea leading 1-0.
  • The Argentinian goalkeeper was seen moving his arms as he was stretchered down the tunnel, offering a positive sign regarding his recovery; Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite was cleared to continue playing after successfully undergoing concussion checks on the pitch.
  • Pedro Neto scored twice as Xabi Alonso’s men secured their first clean sheet of the season.

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