Xabi Alonso Updates on Emiliano Martinez's Injury Status

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso issued an update regarding goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who suffered a head injury during Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on matchday seven. Martinez was injured in an aerial collision with defender Jarrad Branthwaite during a corner kick and was subsequently stretchered off the pitch and taken to the hospital.

Alonso mentioned he had limited information about Martinez's condition following the match. Young Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders replaced Martinez and helped Chelsea secure their first Premier League clean sheet in nine months.

If Martinez is unable to return for Chelsea's next fixture, Penders may be called upon again. This incident marks a recurring issue for Martinez this season, as he had previously been involved in a similar situation where he was kicked in the head by an Arsenal defender.