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Martinez's broken finger has become a serious issue for Chelsea. Since his transfer, the keeper has consistently let in goals, and his reliability in dealing with aerial threats and controlling the box has diminished.

The broken finger sustained by goalkeeper Martinez could become a far more dangerous issue for Chelsea than supporters realise.

Since the Argentinian shot-stopper made his move to Stamford Bridge, the flow of goals conceded has not let up. His performances in dealing with aerial balls and maintaining control in and around the penalty area have been far from the reassuring standards fans expect.

The injury to his hand has a direct impact on his confidence when it comes to intercepting high balls and saving powerful shots. The Blues continue to drop points in the Premier League, and the repercussions of an improperly healed injury to their first-choice keeper only exacerbate the ongoing crisis in their defensive line.