Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital after suffering an injury during his team’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton on Saturday.
According to the Associated Press, the Argentine goalkeeper collided with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during the second half at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The incident occurred when Martinez came off his line to challenge for a cross into the penalty area.
Both players received medical attention as the match was temporarily suspended.
Chelsea goalkeeper receives emergency treatment
Martinez remained on the pitch for approximately 10 minutes while medical personnel from both clubs attended to him.
The goalkeeper was eventually carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital for precautionary examinations.
Branthwaite underwent a concussion assessment before being allowed to continue playing.
Martinez was replaced by Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders, who made his Premier League debut for Chelsea.
Following the match, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso provided an update on the injured goalkeeper.
“As far as I know he left the stadium conscious … right now he is at the hospital doing precautionary tests,” Alonso said.
The manager added that the club was awaiting further information about Martinez’s condition.
Pedro Neto secures Chelsea victory
Despite the injury setback, Chelsea secured all three points through two goals from Portuguese winger Pedro Neto.
Neto opened the scoring shortly after halftime before adding another goal in stoppage time.
The victory ended Everton’s unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign.
Chelsea’s result also lifted the club above Everton in the league standings.
However, attention remained on Martinez’s condition following the collision.
The club had not announced the extent of his injury or a possible return date at the time of the initial report.
