Xabi Alonso used his post-match interview to give an update on the Argentine shot stopper's sickening injury

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Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was rushed hospital following a horror collision in the west London club's clash against Everton on Saturday.

Manager Xabi Alonso confirmed the Argentine international was to hospital for "precautionary tests" after sustaining what he described as a concussion during the Blues' 2-0 win at the Hill Dickinson stadium.

Branthwaite was able to carry on after being treated by medics during the lengthy stoppage.

Martinez received oxygen on the pitch, before being carried off the pitch on a stretcher after being unfit to continue.

The Argentine was substituted for Mike Penders, who made his Premier League debut for Chelsea.

The Belgian keeper saw out the remainder of the match, helping the Blues secure their first clean sheet in the league for more than nine months.