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Martinez’s jaw fracture leaves Chelsea’s goalkeeping future in limbo as Chelsea prepare for a critical stretch
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Martinez’s jaw fracture leaves Chelsea’s goalkeeping future in limbo as Chelsea prepare for a critical stretch

Emiliano Martínez, Chelsea’s world-class goalkeeper, suffered a fractured jaw in a brutal head clash with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite during Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League win. The Argentina international, who was stretchered off after eight minutes of treatment, has now undergone surgery and expects to return in a few weeks—though his absence will force Chelsea to navigate a demanding fixture slate without their leader in goal. The tactical implications for Alonso’s side are immediate, with Mik...

19 Oct 2026
ArgentinaChelseaEnglish Premier League
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English Premier League
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Emiliano Martinez Confirms Fractured Jaw Surgery After Brutal Everton Collision

Chelsea’s Argentina goalkeeper underwent emergency surgery for a fractured jaw after a violent clash with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite in Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League win. Martinez, who was stretchered off, now expects a return ‘in a few weeks’—though the severity of the injury and concussion protocol will dictate his timeline.

18 Oct 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier League
Chelsea’s October Reset: Alonso’s Squad Faces Bournemouth With Key Injuries and Midtable Urgency
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Chelsea’s October Reset: Alonso’s Squad Faces Bournemouth With Key Injuries and Midtable Urgency

Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea return to Premier League action against AFC Bournemouth with a squad reshaped by injuries and a pressing need to end a three-game winless streak. The Cherries, still winless in the league, provide a test for a Blues side grappling with defensive vulnerabilities and tactical adjustments after the international break.

10 Oct 2026
AFC BournemouthChelseaChelsea FC
Liverpool’s Injury Crisis Deepens as Key Players Miss International Duty
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Liverpool’s Injury Crisis Deepens as Key Players Miss International Duty

Liverpool’s international break has been disrupted by a cascade of injuries, with Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, Conor Bradley, and Jeremy Jacquet all ruled out of Sweden and France fixtures. Meanwhile, Belgium’s squad faces its own setbacks as Mike Penders returns, while Chelsea’s injury list grows. The Premier League giants now face a critical window without their stars.

6 Oct 2026
English Premier LeagueFIFA World CupFrance
Chelsea Consider Late Move for Aston Villa Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez
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Chelsea Consider Late Move for Aston Villa Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez

Chelsea are in talks over a possible late move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez before the transfer window closes on 1 September. Martínez’s representatives approached Chelsea, and the

26 Aug 2026
ArgentinaArsenalAston Villa
Title Hopes at Risk: Why Chelsea’s Stance on Robert Sánchez Could Prove Costly
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Title Hopes at Risk: Why Chelsea’s Stance on Robert Sánchez Could Prove Costly

Jamie O’Hara and Paul Scholes have raised serious concerns over Chelsea’s goalkeeping situation, warning that reliance on Robert Sánchez will impede any serious Premier League title ambition. The Blues continue to face scrutiny after failing to secure a proven starting goalkeeper despite heavy transfer market spending.

25 Aug 2026
ChelseaEmiliano MartinezEnglish Premier League
Chelsea Transfer News: Filip Jorgensen Loan to Strasbourg Confirmed
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Chelsea Transfer News: Filip Jorgensen Loan to Strasbourg Confirmed

Chelsea have confirmed that goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen will join Strasbourg on a season-long loan deal. The move is a straight loan with no buy option clause, allowing Jorgensen to gain regular playin

10 Aug 2026
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