Details of Chelsea goalkeeper's injury: violent collision leads to surgery

Ultimately, the 34-year-old goalkeeper was carried off the pitch on a stretcher before being taken to the hospital due to a concussion, with Argentine media reports indicating he suffered a jaw injury from the collision.

Martínez, who was dressed in hospital attire, said via social media: "I want to thank everyone for the messages. The surgery was successful. The important thing is that we won and kept a clean sheet. We will be back in a few weeks."

Martínez's injury forced Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso to rely on Mike Benders for his first Premier League match.

The young goalkeeper (21 years old) contributed to Chelsea's success in keeping a clean sheet for the first time in the league since January.

Benders, the Belgium U21 goalkeeper, may have to represent Chelsea in matches until Martínez returns to training.

Chelsea hosts Tottenham Hotspur in the league next Saturday, followed by a fourth-round League Cup match at Liverpool on October 28, and then a home league clash against Manchester United three days later.

Alonso told reporters: "Mike has a unique personality. He is brave, and we trust him completely. He performed well. He has played cup matches, and when the team needs him like the other players, they are capable of delivering excellent performances whenever required. It's about the team, making everyone feel important and giving them the chance to shine when needed, which is very positive."

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Pedro Neto's brace at Hill Dickinson ended Everton's unbeaten run this season, but Chelsea's win was overshadowed by the lengthy stoppage due to the Argentine goalkeeper's injury in the second half.

The collision between Martínez and Branthwaite occurred when Everton's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sent a cross from a free kick into the penalty area. While the defender regained his balance after treatment, the Argentine goalkeeper needed assistance from the medics.

Ultimately, the 34-year-old goalkeeper was carried off the pitch on a stretcher before being taken to the hospital due to a concussion, with Argentine media reports indicating he suffered a jaw injury from the collision.

Martínez, who was dressed in hospital attire, said via social media: "I want to thank everyone for the messages. The surgery was successful. The important thing is that we won and kept a clean sheet. We will be back in a few weeks."

Martínez's injury forced Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso to rely on Mike Benders for his first Premier League match.

The young goalkeeper (21 years old) contributed to Chelsea's success in keeping a clean sheet for the first time in the league since January.

Benders, the Belgium U21 goalkeeper, may have to represent Chelsea in matches until Martínez returns to training.

Chelsea hosts Tottenham Hotspur in the league next Saturday, followed by a fourth-round League Cup match at Liverpool on October 28, and then a home league clash against Manchester United three days later.

Alonso told reporters: "Mike has a unique personality. He is brave, and we trust him completely. He performed well. He has played cup matches, and when the team needs him like the other players, they are capable of delivering excellent performances whenever required. It's about the team, making everyone feel important and giving them the chance to shine when needed, which is very positive."