OCTOBER 18, 2026, 15:30\n\nEmiliano Martínez has undergone successful surgery following his collision with Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea’s 2–0 win at Everton on October 17. The Argentina goalkeeper was carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital, where the jaw injury was confirmed.\n\nMartínez posted a message from hospital on Sunday morning, thanking supporters and saying the operation had gone well. He added that he expects to return “in a few weeks”. That is the player’s own estimate rather than a detailed medical timetable issued by the club.\n\nReuters reported that Chelsea replaced Martínez with 21-year-old Mike Penders, who made his Premier League debut and helped the team complete a clean sheet.\n\nChelsea have not announced a precise return date. It is therefore not confirmed which matches the goalkeeper will miss or whether Penders will start throughout the recovery period.\n\nSTATUS: OFFICIAL — Martínez has publicly confirmed the successful operation. The length of his absence remains approximate.\n\nSOURCE — Reuters, October 18, 2026: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/chelseas-martinez-suffered-concussion-after-collision-everton-says-alonso-2026-10-17/