Chelsea’s injury-hit Emi Martinez will return to action ‘in a few weeks’

Goalkeeper Emi Martinez says he will be “back in a few weeks” after undergoing surgery following a clash of heads during Chelsea’s 2-0 win at Everton in the Premier League. Martinez and Branthwaite came together when Everton’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall whipped a free kick into the box and, although the defender was back on his feet after treatment, the Argentina goalkeeper required treatment from paramedics. The 34-year-old ‌‌was eventually strapped to a stretcher and carried off the field before being taken to hospital with a concussion, as Argentine media reported he had suffered a jaw injury in the collision. Martinez, wearing a hospital gown, posted on social media early on Sunday: “Thanks to everyone for the messages. The operation went well.