Image caption, Emiliano Martinez joined Chelsea this summer after six seasons at Aston Villa ByTom RostanceBBC Sport journalist Published 18 October 2026, 08:08 BST Updated 2 minutes ago Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez says he will be fit "in a few weeks" after breaking his jaw in the 2-0 Premier League win at Everton on Saturday.
The 34-year-old Argentina international and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite clashed heads in the second half at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Martinez needed treatment for eight minutes before leaving the pitch on a stretcher.
He was taken to hospital, where he had surgery.
Martinez posted a photo of himself wearing a hospital gown on social media, external on Sunday.
"Thanks to everyone for the messages.
The operation went well," he wrote.
"The most important thing is that we won, and kept a clean sheet.
In a few weeks we'll be back." Mike Penders, who replaced Martinez to make his Premier League debut, looks set to play in Chelsea's next three matches at least.
They face Tottenham and Manchester United in the Premier League, with a Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool in between.
Penders, 21, signed from Belgium club Genk for £17m in 2024.
Alonso said: "Mike has personality.
He's brave and we have full trust with him.
He did well when he came on.
"He played in the cup games and whenever he's needed.
Like the other players, whenever they are needed they can perform.
