Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez hospitalised after collision with Branthwaite
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez was taken to hospital after a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the Premier League. Replaced on a stretcher after about ten minutes of treatment, he was due to undergo precautionary tests, according to the Associated Press, citing TNT Sports.
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez was taken to hospital for precautionary tests after a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite on Saturday 17 October 2026 during a Premier League match, the Associated Press reports.
The incident took place at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, when Martínez came out of his area to intercept a cross. Medical staff from both teams intervened and the match was stopped for about nine minutes, according to the Associated Press.
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