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According to a report by Football London on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Chelsea players Emiliano Martínez and Pedro Neto have both been named in WhoScored’s Team of the Week following their impressive performances in the club’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton.
The two players played important roles in securing the three points for Chelsea, with Martínez helping the team maintain a clean sheet before leaving the pitch with an injury, while Neto delivered an outstanding attacking display by scoring both goals.
Martínez has earned a strong reputation in European football through his shot-stopping ability, confidence, and experience at the highest level. He made important contributions to Chelsea’s defensive performance against Everton and helped the team maintain control before an unfortunate incident forced him to leave the game.
The Argentine goalkeeper suffered a head injury following a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. He received extensive treatment on the pitch before being taken to hospital for further medical examinations, raising concerns about his condition among Chelsea supporters and the club’s coaching staff.
Chelsea were forced to make a goalkeeping change after Martínez’s departure, with Mike Penders coming on to replace him. Despite the disruption, the Blues remained organised defensively and managed to protect their advantage until the final whistle.
Martínez’s contribution before the injury earned him recognition in WhoScored’s Team of the Week, highlighting the importance of his performance during the victory.
Meanwhile, Neto proved decisive in the attacking third, showing his quality by scoring twice to secure all three points for Chelsea. The Portuguese winger opened the scoring shortly after the restart, giving his team the advantage before adding a second goal in the closing stages to confirm the victory.
His pace, movement, and confidence in possession caused problems for Everton’s defence throughout the match. Neto also demonstrated his finishing ability by taking advantage of important opportunities when Chelsea needed goals to strengthen their position.
The victory provided Chelsea with a valuable boost in their Premier League campaign, as they combined effective attacking play with a disciplined defensive performance to secure three points without conceding.
The inclusion of both players in WhoScored’s Team of the Week reflects their individual contributions to the result. While Neto’s goals proved decisive, Martínez’s performance before his injury helped Chelsea establish the foundation for their victory.
Chelsea will hope Neto can maintain his impressive form in the coming matches, while Martínez’s recovery will remain a priority as the club awaits further updates on his condition.