Martinez Taken to Hospital After Chelsea Win at Everton
Injuries·October 18, 2026
Chelsea's 2-0 victory at Everton on Saturday came with a worrying footnote. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital for precautionary tests, a development that cast a shadow over an otherwise encouraging afternoon for the Blues.
On the pitch, the result carried its own significance. The win also produced the first clean sheet Chelsea have kept in nine months, a long stretch in which the team struggled to keep the ball out of its own net. Shutouts on the road are never easy to come by, and this one gave the side something concrete to build on.
The health scare is the more uncertain part of the story. The available information does not say what prompted the hospital visit or how long Martinez could be unavailable, so supporters should wait for official word from the club before drawing conclusions about his availability for the next fixtures.
Reporting based on an external source.