Everton and Chelsea's Premier League clash was stopped after the Blues goalkeeper Emi Martinez suffered a serious injury as medical teams rushed on the pitch following a horror clash with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite
Emi Martinez
Emi Martinez suffered a horror injury against Everton
Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez suffered a serious injury after a horror clash with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
Martinez received treatment for almost 10 minutes before he was eventually stretchered from the pitch conscious in a neck brace. The Argentina goalkeeper had rushed off his line in an attempt to clear a cross into his six-yard box when he worryingly collided with Branthwaite at terrifying speed.
Both players landed heavily on the pitch, but Branthwaite was able to sit up and returned to his feet, able to play on after undergoing an immediate concussion test.
Emi Martinez
There was immediate concern for Emi Martinez
However, Martinez came off second best and was treated by Chelsea's physio team and medical personnel before he was stretchered off to applause from around the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with the visitors winning 1-0.
Chelsea backup goalkeeper Mike Prenders was readied quickly and replaced the veteran between the sticks for the remaining 15 minutes plus lengthy injury time.
It was soon confirmed by TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher that Martinez has been taken to hospital in Liverpool.
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