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Emiliano Martínez hopes to return in weeks after surgery

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Chelsea’s Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez says he hopes to return to football in a few weeks after jaw surgery. He was injured during the 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League, and young goalkeeper Mike Penders is expected to replace him during his recovery, according to Aminiya.

Emiliano Martínez, Chelsea’s Argentine goalkeeper, hopes to return to football in a few weeks after undergoing surgery for a fractured jaw, Aminiya reports. The 34-year-old was injured during Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, after a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

Martínez was examined on the pitch for eight minutes before being taken away on a stretcher. His return will depend on how his recovery progresses after the surgery, according to Aminiya.

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