Chelsea keeper Emi Martinez sends emotional message from hospital bed after surgery

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Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez has given an update from his hospital bed after undergoing surgery on his jaw following an awful clash of heads against Everton

Emi Martinez has taken to social media to reassure fans following surgery on his jaw after a sickening collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea's 2-0 victory over the Toffees. The goalkeeper suffered the injury in a horrifying clash of heads with Branthwaite, who flung himself towards Martinez while attempting to meet a cross into the box.

Both players were left motionless on the pitch as the match was brought to a standstill for over 10 minutes while Martinez received medical attention. Chelsea's players immediately called for assistance, with Levi Colwill seen holding his head in his hands after witnessing the frightening incident unfold.

Martinez was eventually stretchered off the pitch, and could be seen moving as he was carried away, his hands placed either side of his head, as per football.london.

In a post shared on Instagram, alongside a selfie taken from his hospital bed, Martinez said: "Thanks to everyone for the messages, the operation went well.

> "The most important thing is that we won and with a bow at 0. We'll be back in a few weeks."

In the comment section, there were several Chelsea stars who sent their well-wishes to the goalkeeper. Morgan Rogers said: "My GK [Loveheart emojis]" while Moises Caicedo said: "My little brother[hearts]."

Argentine journalist Gaston Edul reported that Martinez came through the majority of his examinations without any major concerns, with his head, back and neck all assessed before he was taken to hospital.

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso confirmed that Martinez was conscious when he left the stadium earlier in the day. "It was a concussion, but beyond that I do not know," he said speaking after the game.

> "I have only seen one clip of the incident, so we need to wait.

> "What we know is that he left the stadium conscious and is now in hospital undergoing precautionary tests.

> "We need to wait. Hopefully it will not be too serious, but at the moment we just have to wait."

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