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Chelsea goalkeeper Martínez hospitalized after head clash
First reported Oct 17, 11:25 AM ET · Latest Oct 17, 12:07 PM ET · Explainer updated Oct 17, 12:01 PM ET
Where things stand
ESPN reports that Chelsea’s goalkeeper Emi Martínez was taken to hospital following a head injury sustained in the Premier League win over Everton. Al Jazeera earlier noted the injury and his transport for precautionary tests.
What changed
The latest ESPN report adds that Martínez was actually taken to hospital, whereas the earlier Al Jazeera story only mentioned he was taken for precautionary tests.
Verified facts
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- GK Martínez was taken to hospital after a head injury.
Source
- “GK Martínez taken to hospital after suffering head injury in Chelsea win.” — ESPN
- The injury occurred during Chelsea's Premier League win over Everton.
Source
- “Chelsea's Premier League win over Everton on Saturday.” — ESPN
- Martínez's head clash was with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.
Source
- “head clash with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.” — Al Jazeera
How this story developed
- New: GK Martínez was taken to hospital after a head injury. The injury occurred during Chelsea's Premier League win over Everton. Martínez's head clash was with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.
Questions we’re following
- The reports do not say what the medical tests will reveal or how long Martínez will be unavailable for selection. Open
Background
In the match, Chelsea beat Everton with a two‑goal performance from forward Neto. During the game Martínez collided with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, resulting in a “worrying‑looking” head injury that prompted medical staff to remove him from play and send him for further evaluation.
What to watch
No specific follow‑up date is given; the next update will likely come when medical results are released.
Timeline of reporting
- GK Martínez taken to hospital after suffering head injury in Chelsea win — ESPN
Emi Martínez suffered a worrying-looking head injury during Chelsea's Premier League win over Everton on Saturday.
- Neto’s brace fires Chelsea past Everton but Martinez head injury mars win — Al Jazeera
Argentinian international taken to hospital for precautionary tests after head clash with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.
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