Chelsea: Emiliano Martinez breaks jaw in opposition to Everton

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says he can be match “in just a few weeks” after breaking his jaw within the 2-0 Premier League win at Everton on Saturday.

The 34-year-old Argentina cross-border and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite clashed heads within the second half at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Martinez wanted remedy for eight minutes earlier than leaving the pitch on a stretcher. He was taken to hospital, the place he had surgical procedure.

Martinez posted a photograph of himself carrying a hospital robe on social media, external on ‌Sunday.

“Thanks to everybody for the messages. The operation ‌went effectively,” he wrote.

“The most essential factor is that we gained, and saved a clear sheet. In just a few weeks we’ll be again.”

Mike Penders, who changed Martinez to make his Premier League debut, appears set to play in Chelsea‘s subsequent three matches a minimum of.

They face Tottenham and Manchester United within the Premier League, with a Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool in between.

Penders, 21, signed from Belgium membership Genk for £17m in 2024.

Alonso mentioned: “Mike has character. He’s courageous and we’ve full belief ‌with him. He did effectively when he got here on.

“He performed within the cup video games and at any time when he is ⁠wanted. Like the opposite gamers, at any time when they’re wanted they will carry out.

“It’s all concerning the squad – ‌that every one the ​gamers really feel essential and might have ‌their second at any time when they’re wanted, ​and that is very optimistic.”