Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso offers injury update on Emiliano Martinez after nasty collision
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32-second readChelsea manager Xabi Alonso has offered an update on Emiliano Martinez’s condition after he suffered a nasty injury against Everton. The experienced goalkeeper collided with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite while coming to claim a cross.
Play was stopped for a lengthy break as the two players received medical treatment on the pitch. Branthwaite was back on his feet and able to continue, but Martinez was carried off on a stretcher after being fitted with a neck brace.
Mike Penders replaced the 34-year-old and kept the clean sheet intact. Alonso subsequently provided an update on Martinez’s condition. He told TNT Sports : “As far as I know, he left the stadium conscious – he’s in the hospital doing precautionary tests.
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has offered an update on Emiliano Martinez’s condition after he suffered a nasty injury against Everton. The experienced goalkeeper collided with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite while coming to claim a cross.
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