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Emi Martinez has provided an update on social media after undergoing an operation on his jaw following a sickening collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea's 2-0 victory over the Toffees. Martinez suffered the injury in a horrifying clash of heads with Branthwaite, when the Everton centre-back hurled himself towards the goalkeeper while attempting to meet a cross.
Both players were left motionless on the pitch as the game was suspended for over 10 minutes while Martinez received medical attention. Chelsea's players immediately called for assistance, with Levi Colwill spotted with his head in his hands after witnessing the sickening impact.
Martinez was subsequently stretchered off the field and could be seen moving as he was taken away, with his hands placed either side of his head, reports football.london.
In a message posted on Instagram alongside a selfie taken from his hospital bed, Martinez said: "Thanks to everyone for the messages, the operation went well. The most important thing is that we won and with a bow at 0. We'll be back in a few weeks."
There were several Chelsea stars who took to the comment sections to send their wellwishes to the goalkeeper. Morgan Rogers said: "My GK [Loveheart emojis]" while Moises Caicedo said: "My little brother[hearts]."
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso confirmed that Martinez was conscious when he left the stadium earlier in the day. "It was a concussion, but beyond that I do not know," he stated following the match.
"I have only seen one clip of the incident, so we need to wait. What we know is that he left the stadium conscious and is now in hospital undergoing precautionary tests.
"We need to wait. Hopefully it will not be too serious, but at the moment we just have to wait."
Chelsea later released a statement, saying: "Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has undergone successful surgery on a fractured jaw.
"Martinez was injured following a collision midway through the second half of our 2-0 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday.
"Martinez was taken to hospital for further assessment, which confirmed a fractured jaw that required surgery.
"Everyone at Chelsea wishes Emi a speedy recovery and will support him throughout."
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