GOLAZONEWSDibu Martínez sidelined at Chelsea following jaw surgery
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- Dibu Martínez underwent surgery after a head collision during the match against Everton.
- Medical examinations confirmed that the goalkeeper suffered a fractured jaw.
- The Argentine will be unavailable for Chelsea for an indefinite period.
Chelsea goalkeeper Dibu Martínez is facing an indefinite spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on Saturday night. The procedure followed a head injury sustained during his team's match against Everton.
The incident occurred in the 20th minute of play when Martínez collided with Everton's Branthwaite. The goalkeeper was immediately transported to a hospital for urgent medical assessment.
According to the newspaper Olé, the player underwent a head CT scan alongside neck and back examinations, which returned favorable results. However, medical staff confirmed a fractured jaw. Consequently, the Argentina international will be unavailable for Chelsea until further notice.