Amy Martinez was ruled out against Everton after suffering a worrying head injury and the Chelsea star was taken to hospital following the problem.
According to reports in Argentina, “Chelsea” goalkeeper Amy Martinez is going to undergo surgery after suffering a jaw injury after a clash with “Everton”. Blues coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that the striker is taking precautionary measures following Chelsea’s win over Everton.
Martinez was injured in a painful collision with Jarrad Branthwaite when the Everton defender flew at the keeper as he tried to meet a cross. Both remained on the field as the game was delayed more than 10 minutes as Martinez was treated.
After the collision, the Chelsea players, who were seen with Levi Colwill on their hands, immediately called for help. Martinez was eventually stretchered off the field and was seen in motion as he was carried off the field with his hands on the side of his head.
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According to Argentinian journalist Gaston Edul, Martinez fully passed most of the tests, having his head, back and neck evaluated. An injury to his jaw saw him stay in hospital for a long time.
Chelsea head coach Alonso confirmed that Martinez was conscious when he left the stadium in the morning. “It was a concussion, but I don’t know what’s next,” he said.
“I’ve only seen one clip of the incident, so we’ll have to wait. All we know is that he left the stadium unconscious and is currently undergoing backup tests in hospital.
“We have to wait. Hopefully it won’t be too serious, but right now we just have to wait.”
Martinez is set to miss at least two weeks of action as he follows concussion protocols. The former Aston Villa star is a doubt to face Manchester United on October 31, but will miss the Carabao Cup ties against Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.
The Football Association (FA) has introduced strict procedures regarding head injuries. If a player is diagnosed with a concussion, the player must be monitored for 24 hours and begin a six-step “return to play” process.
As part of this, there is a 48-hour rest period with minimal physical and “cognitive” activities such as working and using screens. A “phased and gradual return to full daily activity” is recommended, “while soccer practice is allowed, but at a rate that does not mildly worsen existing symptoms or create new symptoms.”
Chelsea match winner Pedro Neto dedicated the victory of the blues to Martinez. He said: “In it [Emiliano Martinez’s] honor We needed this.
“We had a great game. Amy deserved it. Mike [Penders] he deserved it. We are really happy.”