Chelsea’s Martinez taken to hospital for ‘precautionary tests’

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital for precautionary tests after a collision during Saturday’s 2-0 win at Everton. Manager Xabi Alonso said Martinez had suffered a concussion, but the severity was not yet known; the injury could affect his availability for three difficult upcoming matches.

Pedro Neto scored both goals as Chelsea earned their first Premier League clean sheet in nine months, ending a run of 23 league matches without one. Martinez collided with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite while claiming a cross in the 68th minute, and play stopped for eight minutes before 21-year-old Mike Penders made his Premier League debut. Chelsea had conceded a league-high 13 goals before kick-off, while Everton managed six shots and an expected goals figure of 0.45.