Emiliano Martínez taken to hospital after head injury in Chelsea’s win at Everton

Emi Martínez suffered a worrying-looking head injury during Chelsea's Premier League win over Everton on Saturday.

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital for precautionary tests after a collision with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite in a Premier League Read More: https://punchng.com/chelsea-goalkeeper-martinez-hospitalised-after-collision-with-everton-defender/

Emi Martinez was forced off in Chelsea's win at Everton following a nasty collision, and Xabi Alonso has confirmed that his goalkeeper was taken to hospital

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has provided the latest update on goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after he was stretchered off during the 2-0 win over Everton.

Martinez suffers head injury as Chelsea end Everton’s unbeaten start

Martinez required extended on-pitch treatment but was responsive as he was placed on a stretcher with his arms folded over his chest.

Emi Martinez was stretchered off the pitch (Picture: PA) Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez has been taken to hospital but is conscious after a nasty collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. Martinez came off his line to contest a free-kick delivery into his box, but collided heavily with Branthwaite as the two challenged for the ball. Both players stayed down initially inside the area before Branthwaite was able to slowly make his way to his feet. Martinez, though, remained on the ground as Chelsea physios and medical staff attended to the Blues keeper. Get personalised updates on your favourite club Sign up to our daily football newsletter, pick your team and get the latest news sent directly to your inbox every morning. The Argentine goalkeeper, who received oxygen on the pitch, was eventually carried off the pitch on a stretcher around 10 minutes after the collision before being taken straight to a local hospital. Martinez was replaced in the 75rd minute by Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders, who came on to make his Premier League debut as Chelsea secured a 2-0 win at Everton. Asked for an update on Martinez’s condition after that hard-fought victory, Alonso told TNT Sports: ‘As far as I know, he left the stadium conscious and right now he’s in the hospital doing precautionary tests. Martinez collided with Jarrad Branthwaite (Picture: AFP) Martinez was taken to a local hospital (Picture: Getty) ‘So let’s see, but this is what I know so far.’ More to follow… Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source

Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez has suffered a sickening head injury and been stretchered off against Chelsea.

Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez has suffered a sickening head injury and been stretchered off against Chelsea.

Martinez received treatment for around 10 minutes after a nasty clash of heads with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite

Martinez received treatment for around 10 minutes after a nasty clash of heads with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite

The Premier League fixture at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium was stopped for around nine minutes while the goalkeeper received treatment.

The goalkeeper has been stretchered off during Chelsea's Premier League clash with Everton following a clash of heads with Jarrad Branthwaite