Chelsea's Emiliano Martinez hospitalized after match collision

During a Premier League match at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was involved in a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The incident occurred in the second half as Martinez came off his line to intercept a cross.
Medical staff from both teams attended to the players, with Branthwaite passing a concussion test and continuing in the match. Martinez, however, required approximately 10 minutes of treatment before being carried off on a stretcher.
Following the incident, he was taken to the hospital for precautionary tests. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso provided an update, stating that Martinez left the stadium conscious and was undergoing tests at the hospital.
Martinez was replaced by Mike Penders, who made his Premier League debut for Chelsea. The match concluded with Chelsea winning, moving them above Everton in the Premier League table.
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