Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez suffered a concussion during a Premier League match against Everton, as reported by journalist Nizaar Kinsella.
The incident occurred following a collision between the Argentine keeper and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, leading to a significant delay as medical staff attended to Martinez for approximately ten minutes.
Fortunately, Martinez left the pitch conscious and was taken to hospital for precautionary examinations.
Initial reports suggest that Martinez may be sidelined for around 14 days. However, the exact timeframe for his return will depend on the results of his medical assessments and ongoing recovery.
This injury disrupted an otherwise positive match for Chelsea, who ultimately triumphed over Everton with a 2-0 victory, thanks to a double from Pedro Neto and a solid defensive showing under Xabi Alonso.
After the collision, Martinez was replaced by Mike Penders.
Now, the Chelsea medical team faces the task of evaluating the player's condition and determining when he can resume training. Given the nature of concussions, recovery times can be unpredictable, which means that the rough estimate of two weeks may not necessarily guarantee his return by then.
