Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 as Martinez suffers head injury
Pedro Neto scored twice in Chelsea's win at Everton, but goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital. He says he hopes to return in a few weeks.
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What happened
Pedro Neto scored twice as Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. The match was overshadowed by a head injury to Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who was taken to hospital. Mike Penders made an unexpected Premier League debut for Chelsea in the win.
Why it matters
Martinez was concussed after a nasty clash of heads, and he said he will be fit in a few weeks after an operation.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 3:00 PM ET: Pedro Neto scores twice as Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
- Oct 17, 11:10 AM ET: Emiliano Martinez is taken to hospital after suffering a head injury in the Chelsea win.
- Oct 18, 3:08 AM ET: Martinez says he will be back in a few weeks after an operation.
Coverage
- Martinez back for Chelsea 'in a few weeks' after operation (101greatgoals.com)
- Martinez 'back in a few weeks' after operation (BBC)
- How Mike Penders made Premier League history for Chelsea vs Everton (roundtable.io)
- Neto scores twice as Chelsea win at Everton (BBC)
- GK Martínez taken to hospital after suffering head injury in Chelsea win (ESPN)
- Manchester City v Ipswich, Brentford v Liverpool, and more: Football clockwatch (The Guardian)
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