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Argentina Goalkeeper Dibu Martínez Faces Uncertainty After Surprise Replacement in Rival Match.

Chelsea's match against Everton saw a significant incident involving goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez and Jarrad Branthwaite.

argentina goalkeeper dibu mart nez faces uncertainty after surprise replacement in rival match
Maharanee Kumari
Maharanee Kumari Oct 17, 2026 - 19:33 UTC
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Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez, a Chelsea international, was taken from the Everton stadium to a hospital for precautionary testing after a sudden incident occurred during the match. According to his coach, Xabi Alonso, Martínez left the stadium consciously, following a camel evacuation after being injured in the 66th minute.

A Chelsea spokesperson has confirmed that the individual in question has left the stadium and is currently undergoing precautionary medical tests at a hospital. Further information is being withheld pending the outcome of these tests, with the hope that the situation is not more serious than initially anticipated.

Goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez was left stunned and shaken after being involved in a collision that left teammate Jarrad Brantwhaite injured and forced to leave the field, where he received treatment before being escorted off the pitch in a stable condition.

Everton's goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has been forced to leave the game due to a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite. As a result, Mike Peers has made his Premier League debut by replacing Martínez. The match is currently tied at 0-0 between Everton and Chelsea, with the score remaining unchanged at the 75th minute.

During the 66th minute of the match, a significant incident occurred when a player suffered an injury, prompting medical staff from both teams to rush to the scene within the Chelsea area. The player initially attempted to move his arm, but ultimately remained stationary on the lawn alongside Everton's defense, forcing a brief interruption to the game before being restored and continuing play.

A Liverpool goalkeeper suffered a serious injury during a match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, remaining on the field for over eight minutes. The player was removed from the pitch in the 74th minute, completely immobilized from head to toe, but remained conscious and moved his hands as he was taken off the field.