Chelsea’s Emiliano Martínez undergoes surgery for fractured jaw
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has successfully undergone surgery for a fractured jaw after colliding with Jarrad Branthwaite during the match against Everton. The Argentina goalkeeper hopes to return to the pitch within a few weeks, according to comments reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, an Argentina international, successfully underwent surgery for a fractured jaw overnight from Saturday to Sunday, after a collision during the 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League, Punch reports.
The incident occurred in the second half at Hill Dickinson Stadium, when Martínez came out of his area to clear a free-kick. The goalkeeper collided with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and received treatment for nearly 10 minutes before being taken off on a stretcher to applause from supporters of both teams, according to Punch.
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