Emiliano Martinez injury update: Chelsea star stretchered off pitch after scary collision at Everton
Emiliano Martinez required a stretcher to get off the field after a scary collision between the Chelsea goalkeeper and Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. Martinez had to be replaced by Mike Penders and both Martinez and Branthwaite required on-field treatment after a dangerous free kick led to a terrible moment. MORE — Everton vs Chelsea live updates, recap The Chelsea keeper punched Kieran Dewsbury-Hall's left-footed in-swinger away from goal but appeared to make head-to-head contact with Branthwaite's attempt to head the service on goal. Martinez appeared to make the fencing response — an involuntary movement with an arm away from the body when prone on the ground — and trainers rushed onto the field. Emiliano Martinez injury update: Chelsea star stretchered off pitch after scary collision at Everton Martinez was responsive and placed on a stretcher with his arms folded over his chest. We'll share any updates as soon as Xabi Alonso or the team speak from Liverpool on Saturday. Mike Penders, 21, made his Premier League debut in replacing Martinez. Chelsea have five goalkeepers out on loan including Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen. American goalkeeper Gabriel 'Gaga' Slonina and young Teddy Sharman-Lowe are with the team.
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