Chelsea's Emi Martinez stretchered off after head clash
Emi Martinez stretchered off after head collision

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was stretchered off during the Premier League match against Everton after a nasty collision with defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

Collision halts play

The incident occurred around the hour mark, with play halted for a lengthy period as medical staff attended to both players following the clash of heads.

Martinez had to be taken off on a stretcher as a result of the collision.

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