Chelsea Goalkeeper Breaks Jaw in Everton Match
Emiliano Martinez sustained a jaw injury during Chelsea’s Premier League match against Everton, requiring surgery and a period of recovery. Mike Penders made his Premier League debut in Martinez’s absence.
What happened
- Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez broke his jaw following a clash of heads with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during Saturday’s Premier League match at Goodison Park.
- The incident occurred in the second half, after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall delivered a free kick into the box.
- Martinez was treated for eight minutes before being stretchered off the field.
- He was subsequently taken to hospital for surgery, which was reported as successful.
- Martinez posted on social media, stating the operation went well and that he expects to return in a few weeks.
- Manager Xabi Alonso gave Mike Penders his Premier League debut, with the 21-year-old keeper playing a key role in Chelsea’s first clean sheet in the league since January.
- Penders is expected to remain Chelsea’s goalkeeper until Martinez is cleared to return to training.
Original reporting
- BBC: Chelsea: Emiliano Martinez breaks jaw against Everton
2026-10-18T09:42:10+00:00 - Al Jazeera: Chelsea’s injury-hit Emi Martinez will return to action ‘in a few weeks’
2026-10-18T08:40:49+00:00