18 October 2026

Martinez in hospital with a serious head injury—how is he doing now?

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Bangla Press Published: 18 October 2026, 03:36 AM
Martinez in hospital with a serious head injury—how is he doing now?

Bangla Press Desk: Chelsea and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez left the pitch on a stretcher yesterday after sustaining a serious injury, which sparked significant concern. He has since undergone surgery on his jaw and expects to return to the pitch within the next few weeks.
Shortly after the surgery, Martínez took to social media to thank his supporters for their messages and provided an update on his condition. He wrote, "Thanks for all the messages; the surgery went well. The most important thing is that we won. I’ll be back in a few weeks."
However, it is estimated that the Argentine goalkeeper could take about six weeks to recover, meaning he will miss Chelsea’s upcoming matches. He will also be unavailable for the Argentina squad during the final FIFA international break of the year; Argentina is scheduled to face Uruguay and Costa Rica in mid-November.
Martínez sustained the injury about 20 minutes into the second half of the match against Everton, following a heavy collision with center-back Jarrad Branthwaite. He remained on the ground for approximately 10 minutes before being carried off on a stretcher and taken to a clinic for medical evaluation.
Scans revealed no major issues with his neck, back, or skull; however, further examinations confirmed a fractured jaw, which necessitated surgery.
The successful surgery has brought relief to the Argentine camp. Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), also sent a message of support to the goalkeeper. On social media, Tapia wrote, "My dear Dibu, wishing you a speedy recovery. Sending you all the strength in the world. A big hug from afar. I have no doubt that you will return even stronger than before. I am by your side, through both the good times and the bad." ‘I love you, friend.’
Although there is hope that he will return to the pitch soon, Martinez will have to remain sidelined for some time.
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