# Emiliano Martínez jaw injury and recovery update > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/emiliano-martnez-head-injury-during-premier-league-match > Updated: 2026-10-23T00:00:22.000Z. Sources: 207. Developments: 4. Following a serious head injury sustained during a Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton, goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has begun physical rehabilitation. After undergoing successful surgery to repair a fractured jaw, Martínez shared footage of himself using a stationary bike to maintain fitness. While medical precautions remain strict to ensure proper bone consolidation, his progress is considered positive. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso recently provided an optimistic update, stating that Martínez may be on track for an earlier return than the initially projected 40 to 60 days. Alonso indicated in a pre-match press conference that the goalkeeper could potentially return to action within a few weeks. Due to the injury, Martínez is expected to miss Argentina’s upcoming November friendly matches against Uruguay and Costa Rica. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni is expected to consider Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso, or Santiago Beltrán as potential replacements, with Rulli noted as a likely candidate given his recent national team experience. ## Claims - Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez was carried off the field on a stretcher. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The injury occurred following a collision between Martínez and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mike Penders replaced Martínez in goal for Chelsea. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 in a Premier League match. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Pedro Neto scored both goals for Chelsea. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The second goal was scored in the 90th minute. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Emiliano Martinez suffered a head injury and was taken off via stretcher. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mike Penders made his Premier League debut replacing Martinez. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The injury occurred during a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The collision involved a heavy blow to the head during an attempt to reach the ball. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The first goal was scored in the 46th minute. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Chelsea moved up to 4th place in the standings with 13 points. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso provides injury update on Emi Martinez Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso reports that goalkeeper Emi Martinez may return from a broken jaw sooner than expected, potentially within a few weeks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-manager-xabi-alonso-provides-injury-update-on-emi-martinez ### 2026-10-21: Emiliano Martínez begins physical rehabilitation after jaw surgery Emiliano Martínez has started gym work to recover from a jaw fracture, meaning he will miss Argentina's November friendlies. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emiliano-martnez-begins-physical-rehabilitation-after-jaw-surgery ### 2026-10-19: Emiliano Martínez undergoes jaw surgery after Chelsea collision Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez underwent successful surgery for a fractured jaw following a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite. He is expected to be sidelined for several weeks. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emiliano-martnez-undergoes-surgery-for-jaw-fracture-after-chelsea-everton-collision ### 2026-10-17: Emiliano Martínez undergoes surgery for jaw fracture after Chelsea match Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez underwent successful surgery for a jaw fracture after a head collision with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite. He is expected to return to action in several weeks. 189 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emiliano-martnez-evacuated-on-stretcher-after-collision-with-jarrad-branthwaite --- Cite as: Emiliano Martínez jaw injury and recovery update. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/emiliano-martnez-head-injury-during-premier-league-match