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Emiliano Martinez - Expected to miss several weeks Martinez is recovering well following surgery on his fractured jaw but is expected to remain sidelined for several weeks, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per Football London. "He's...

Impact Martinez faces an extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery to repair the fractured jaw he sustained during Saturday's 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton. The goalkeeper suffered the injury following a collision midway through the second half and was subsequently taken to hospital, where examinations confirmed the need for surgery. Although the procedure was successful and coach Alonso has reported encouraging progress in his recovery, Martinez is still expected to miss several weeks of competitive action. The coach expressed hope that his absence could be shorter than initially anticipated but stopped short of providing a definitive return date. Mike Penders, who replaced Martinez against Everton and earned praise from Alonso for his performance, is now the leading candidate to handle Chelsea's goalkeeping duties, starting with Saturday's clash against Tottenham. Martinez will continue his recovery before undergoing further assessments to determine when he can safely return to training and competitive action.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mike Penders - Ready for increased involvement Penders is fully fit and ready for additional Premier League involvement after impressing in training and during his debut against Everton, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per Foot...

Impact Penders appears ready to take on a more prominent role for Chelsea after making his Premier League debut during Saturday's 2-0 victory over Everton. The 21-year-old Belgian goalkeeper came off the bench in the second half to replace Emiliano Martinez (jaw), who was forced off following a head collision with Jarrad Branthwaite. Having previously featured in Carabao Cup encounters against Luton Town and Leeds United, Penders demonstrated his ability to handle Premier League action despite entering the match unexpectedly. Coach Alonso has praised both his performances in training and his composure against Everton, suggesting the goalkeeper has earned the coaching staff's confidence. With Martinez ruled out for several weeks, the Belgian will be in contention for his first Premier League start against Tottenham on Saturday.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Emegha - Still not ready to return Emegha (hamstring) is making progress in his recovery but remains unavailable for Saturday's Premier League clash against Tottenham, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per Football Lo...

Impact Emegha continues to work toward his competitive Chelsea debut after being sidelined since preseason with a hamstring injury. The striker had recently resumed team training but experienced a minor setback ahead of last weekend's encounter against Everton, forcing him to delay his return once again. Although coach Alonso has now confirmed that Emegha is feeling better, the coach remains cautious about his recovery and has yet to establish a definitive timetable for his comeback. The forward will need to demonstrate that he can train consistently without experiencing further discomfort before being considered for selection. Given his lengthy absence from competitive action, Emegha will also require time to rebuild his match fitness once cleared to return. Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro should continue handling Chelsea's attacking responsibilities while he remains sidelined.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Malo Gusto - Cleared to face Tottenham Gusto is fully fit and available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Tottenham after recovering from the illness that kept him out of Chelsea's previous match against Evert...

Impact Gusto is back in contention for Saturday's encounter against Tottenham after missing Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Everton due to illness. The French defender fell sick the day before that match and was subsequently left out of the traveling squad, but coach Alonso has now confirmed that he has recovered and is available for selection. Gusto has featured in five of Chelsea's first seven Premier League matches this season, making three starts and two substitute appearances while accumulating 276 minutes. He has recorded 12 crosses, one chance created, four tackles and seven clearances without registering a goal or assist. His versatility has allowed him to operate at right-back, right midfield and central midfield in Alonso's 3-4-2-1 system, providing valuable flexibility across multiple positions. With his illness behind him, Gusto should be in contention for a return to the starting lineup against Tottenham, although his exact role will depend on Alonso's tactical approach.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Moises Caicedo - Substituted due to fatigue Caicedo was substituted late in Saturday's 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton due to tiredness rather than a new injury concern, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per Roundtable...

Impact Caicedo was withdrawn during the closing stages of Saturday's 2-0 victory over Everton as Chelsea continued to manage his workload following his recent return to action. The Ecuadorian midfielder made his second consecutive appearance after recovering from a calf injury and delivered another solid performance in the center of the pitch, recording one shot, one chance created and 58 passes. He also completed six passes into the final third and five line-breaking passes while winning 50 percent of his ground duels and one aerial duel. Caicedo came close to scoring with a powerful first-half effort that struck the woodwork, although his attacking contributions remained limited overall. Coach Alonso's comments suggest his substitution was precautionary rather than injury-related, and with Chelsea having a full week to prepare for Saturday's clash against Tottenham, Caicedo should have sufficient time to recover and remain in contention for his usual starting role.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Malo Gusto - Misses Everton clash with illness Gusto (illness) was left out of Chelsea's squad for Saturday's 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton after falling sick the previous day, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per Roun...

Impact Gusto missed Saturday's trip to Everton after developing an illness Friday, although the issue is not expected to keep him sidelined for an extended period. The French defender has featured in five of Chelsea's first seven Premier League matches this season, making three starts and two substitute appearances while also remaining unused against Brentford. He has accumulated 276 minutes across those five outings, recording 12 crosses, one chance created, four tackles and seven clearances without registering a goal or assist. Gusto has demonstrated his versatility by featuring at right-back, right midfield and central midfield in coach Alonso's 3-4-2-1 system, providing valuable depth across multiple positions. With Chelsea not scheduled to play again until Saturday's clash against Tottenham, the defender will have additional time to recover and should be in contention to return to the squad if his symptoms subside.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Undergoes successful jaw surgery Martinez (jaw) underwent successful surgery after suffering a fractured jaw during Saturday's 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton, according to the club.

Impact Martinez sustained the injury following a collision midway through the second half against Everton and was subsequently taken to hospital, where examinations confirmed a fractured jaw requiring surgery. The goalkeeper has since confirmed that the procedure went well and indicated that he expects to return within a few weeks, although Chelsea have yet to establish an official recovery timeline. Martinez is expected to miss several upcoming matches while recovering, with Mike Penders likely to take over goalkeeping duties in his absence.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Emiliano Martinez - Undergoes successful surgery Martinez (jaw) is optimistic following a medical procedure to repair his jaw injury, sending a message via his social media saying "Thanks to everyone for the messages; the surgery...

Impact Martinez will continue his recovery process after being involved in a collision during Saturday's win over Everton, and early reports indicate he'll be sidelined for a few games. With the goalkeeper himself saying he'll be back in weeks, he'll likely stay sidelined in immediate EPL action. In that case, Mike Penders could be expected to fill in for him.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Chelsea's Martinez 'conscious' after being hospitalized following head clash in Premier League game

Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez has been taken to the hospital with a head injury after receiving about 10 minutes of treatment following a nasty-looking collision while playing...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Emiliano Martinez - Conscious after collision Martinez has a jaw injury but is conscious and in the hospital after being involved in a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite in Saturday's win over Everton, according to Gaston Edul...

Impact Martinez underwent a CT scan and tests on both his back and neck, and everything came out well, according to Edul. The jaw injury is troublesome, and it remains to be seen when he'll be able to train -- and play -- again. Mike Penders should play a bigger role between the posts if Martinez has to be sidelined, though it's uncertain whether that'll be the case since he can play with a protective mask.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Rogers - Creates two chances in victory Rogers had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Everton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34th m...

Impact Rogers offered some creative output in the final third as Chelsea secured three points against Everton courtesy of Pedro Neto's brace. While Rogers produced two chances, the midfielder failed to take a single shot on target and also couldn't land a single accurate cross. However, the left winger had the most defensive contributions (11), making three tackles and six recoveries throughout the game. The Englishman also won 67 per cent of the ground duels faced and completed one successful dribble.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moises Caicedo - Creates one chance in victory Caicedo registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Everton.

Impact Caicedo wasn't the man of the hour as the midfielder only managed a one-off-target shot and created one chance against Everton. He offered limited attacking output, but his deeper position helped him make the joint-most passes in the game (58). The Ecuadorian also won 50 per cent of the ground duels faced and one aerial duel. Furthermore, he made six passes into the final third and five line-breaking passes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cole Palmer - Fires six shots in victory Palmer recorded six shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65t...

Impact Despite heavy involvement in the final third, Palmer struggled to be efficient against Everton. The attacking midfielder created two chances, one accurate cross and had only one shot on target. He took the most shots (six) and had four touches in the opposition box. Likewise, he was dispossessed only once while additionally completing a successful dribble. Nevertheless, getting his first yellow card of the Premier League campaign means caution is required in upcoming games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jorrel Hato - Contributes to opener in win Hato had one tackle (one won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Everton.

Impact Hato made an important contribution after replacing the injured Pep Chavarria in Chelsea's starting lineup. He played a part in Pedro Neto's opening goal as he low-crossed the ball, which deflected off James Tarkowski before reaching Neto. He had one tackle and one clearance with the Blues securing their first clean sheet of the Premier League campaign. The Dutch left-back also had a 100 per cent dribble rate and won all three of his ground duels.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Tests Pickford twice in win Joao Pedro recorded three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Everton.

Impact Joao Pedro was active in front of goal despite failing to contribute directly to the scoresheet as Pedro Neto's brace secured the three points for Chelsea. The Brazilian ended the game with three shots, two on target, including a later opportunity following a pass from Cole Palmer. Nevertheless, he still had the joint-most touches in the opposition box alongside Neto (five) while making three defensive contributions. He also won 67 per cent of his aerial duels while being dispossessed only once.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - Nets brace in Chelsea victory Neto scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Everton. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Neto was quick to respond in the second half as he secured a goal just 44 seconds after the first 45 minutes. He later went on to double Chelsea's advantage in the 90th minute with a composed finish following a blocked free kick. The Portuguese winger created the most chances (five) and also had the joint-most touches in the opposition box (five). Additionally, he placed all three of his shots on target while also making eight defensive contributions.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mike Penders - Makes Premier League debut Penders made his Premier League debut during Saturday's clash against Everton, coming off the bench in the second half to replace Emiliano Martinez, who was forced off following a...

Impact Penders received his first Premier League minutes for Chelsea after Emiliano Martinez was unable to continue following a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite in the second half. The 21-year-old Belgian goalkeeper had previously featured in Carabao Cup matches against Luton Town and Leeds United but had yet to make an appearance in the league. His involvement against Everton also marks another step forward after recovering from a thigh injury that disrupted his international duty with Belgium earlier this month. Penders remains Chelsea's primary backup goalkeeper, although Martinez's potential absence could provide him with an opportunity to make his first Premier League start in the coming fixtures. The extent of Martinez's head injury remains unclear, with further assessments likely to determine whether Penders will be needed in goal moving forward.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Forced off after head collision Martinez was forced off during the second half of Saturday's Premier League clash against Everton after suffering a head collision with Jarrad Branthwaite. The goalkeeper was unabl...

Impact Martinez suffered a worrying setback after colliding with Jarrad Branthwaite during Saturday's encounter against Everton, forcing him to leave the pitch in the second half. The goalkeeper had entered the contest following a solid performance in the victory over Bournemouth, and his latest injury will require further assessment to determine whether he suffered a concussion or another head-related issue, with his availability for upcoming matches remaining uncertain. Should Martinez be required to spend time on the sidelines, Mike Penders would be the leading candidate to take over the starting goalkeeper role for Chelsea.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea captain Reece James undergoes knee surgery

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OCTOBER 16 • Associated Press

Jamie Gittens - Still weeks away from return Gittens (ankle) remains sidelined and is expected to miss several more weeks, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "Not yet [ready], it's still a few weeks."

Impact Gittens continues recovering from the ankle injury he sustained while representing England U21 against Kazakhstan, which forced him off at halftime. The winger has yet to make a Premier League appearance this season, with his latest setback further delaying his return to competitive action. Having already struggled with two previous hamstring injuries, Gittens faces another period on the sidelines before he can compete for a place in Chelsea's attack. Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Pedro Neto remain the main attacking options in his absence.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Emegha - Return delayed by minor setback Emegha (hamstring) remains unavailable for Saturday's Premier League clash against Everton after experiencing a minor setback in his recovery, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per P...

Impact Emegha continues to wait for his competitive Chelsea debut after being sidelined since preseason with a hamstring injury. The striker had recently returned to team training but experienced further discomfort, delaying his return to competitive action. He is expected to resume training next week, although he will need to regain full fitness before becoming an option for selection. Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro remain the primary attacking options in his absence.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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