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Emi Martinez's jaw surgery successful after Everton collision
October 18, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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3 reports · 2 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 2 hours
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has undergone successful surgery for a jaw fracture sustained in a collision during Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win at Everton.
- Martinez fractured his upper jaw colliding with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and was carried off on a stretcher.
- Chelsea announced the surgery was successful, without specifying a return date.
- Martinez, posting from hospital, said the operation went well and he expects to be back "in a few weeks."
- The injury forced manager Xabi Alonso to hand 21-year-old Mike Penders his Premier League debut.


