Neto scores twice in Chelsea win at Everton as Martínez is stretchered off

Pedro Neto scored twice as Chelsea beat Everton away in the Premier League. Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martínez was carried off on a stretcher with a head injury during the match.

Martínez, an Argentina international, collided with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite as they contested an Everton free kick. He received lengthy treatment on the pitch. Mike Penders replaced him in goal. Both The Guardian and ESPN reported these facts.

Martínez's injury

According to ESPN, the collision came in the 67th minute, when Martínez came off his line to try to punch the free kick clear. The Guardian reported that Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall took the free kick.

The Guardian said Martínez was carried off with his neck in a brace after about seven minutes of treatment. ESPN reported that he received oxygen while being stretchered off. ESPN also reported that Branthwaite was treated and recovered quickly.

According to The Guardian, Martínez gave a thumbs-up to Branthwaite, who waited to wish him well. Some Everton supporters booed as Martínez was carried off, the outlet reported.

ESPN reported that Martínez was taken to hospital. It said this had been confirmed but did not say by whom. According to ESPN, Penders, 21, came on in the 75th minute for Martínez, 34. The Guardian said it was Penders' Premier League debut. ESPN reported that officials added 11 minutes of stoppage time because of the long delay.

The match

According to The Guardian, Neto scored 44 seconds into the second half. Jorrel Hato's low cross took a touch off James Tarkowski before reaching him. Neto's second goal came in the final minute of normal time. The Guardian said a Jordan Henderson free kick rebounded off several players before falling to him.

The Guardian reported that the defeat was Everton's first of the season. It said the result moved Chelsea up to fourth in the table. It also reported that this was Chelsea's first Premier League clean sheet since January.

What each side says

Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso told reporters that Martínez was conscious when he left the stadium, according to ESPN. ESPN reported that Alonso said Martínez had gone to hospital for "precautionary tests". It quoted him as saying: "for now we need to wait."

According to ESPN, Neto told TNT Sports: "We are really pleased. Shame for Emi but we wish you all the best. This win is for him."

The reports reviewed by Vocemundi do not include comment from Everton or its manager, David Moyes.

What the reports do not include

The reports do not describe the nature or severity of Martínez's injury, or the results of his tests. They do not include a formal statement from either club, or say how long he may be unavailable. They do not explicitly state the final score. They do not say whether concussion substitution rules were applied.

Analysis

The main open question is Martínez's condition. The reports reviewed by Vocemundi describe his hospital visit as precautionary, according to Alonso, but give no medical findings. If he is unavailable for a period, Chelsea may rely on Penders, who made his Premier League debut in this match, or on other options not described in the reports. The incident may also draw attention to how head injuries are managed during matches, including substitution procedures. The reports do not say whether those rules were applied here. For Everton, the result ends an unbeaten start to the season, according to The Guardian.

Produced by the Vocemundi newsroom with AI assistance.