Xabi Alonso provides Emiliano Martínez injury update after Chelsea vs Everton

According to NotJustOk Nigeria, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has provided an update on Emiliano Martínez after the Argentine goalkeeper was stretchered off the pitch during the Blues’ encounter against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Speaking during his post-match press conference, Alonso confirmed that Martínez was conscious when he left the stadium but had been taken to the hospital for further medical examinations following the incident. The Chelsea boss admitted that he was still waiting for more information regarding the goalkeeper’s condition, with medical tests expected to provide a clearer picture of the severity of the injury. “As far as I know, he left the stadium conscious. He’s in the hospital doing tests. This is what I know so far,” Alonso said. The incident was a worrying moment for Chelsea , as Martínez’s injury became the major concern for the team despite an otherwi