Xabi Alonso said Emiliano Martinez left Everton's stadium conscious and was undergoing precautionary tests in hospital after Chelsea's 2–0 victory on October 17. The manager stressed that further information was still needed.
Martinez collided with Jarrad Branthwaite and Thierno Barry while clearing a second-half free kick. After approximately ten minutes of treatment, he was stretchered off and replaced by Mike Penders in the seventieth minute.
Initial information only
Alonso said his understanding was that Martinez remained conscious when leaving the stadium. He expressed hope that the problem would not be serious but did not offer a medical diagnosis.
Chelsea had not announced test results, a confirmed injury or a recovery timetable in this update. It therefore did not establish whether Martinez could play in the next match.
Before leaving, the goalkeeper had contributed saves against Merlin Rohl and Jack Grealish. Penders then helped protect Chelsea's lead before Pedro Neto added his second goal.
Confidence in the squad
Penders made his Premier League debut in unexpected circumstances. Alonso praised his bravery and personality, citing the trust established through his cup appearances.
The manager described readiness when called upon as an expectation across the squad, with every player needing to feel involved.
He also confirmed Malo Gusto missed the game through illness. Pep Chavarria was scheduled for tests on Sunday following a problem in Friday's training. Those were separate cases, and the club's information remained preliminary pending further assessment.