{"id":4158,"date":"2026-10-30T12:19:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T12:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/30\/chelsea-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-targets-early-return-from-injury\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T12:19:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T12:19:32","slug":"chelsea-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-targets-early-return-from-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/30\/chelsea-goalkeeper-emiliano-martinez-targets-early-return-from-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez targets early return from injury"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Adegboyega Adeleye<\/h4>\n

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Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is targeting a return from injury earlier than expected after making progress in his recovery from a broken jaw, according to Sky Sports.<\/p>\n

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The Argentina international underwent surgery after sustaining the injury during Chelsea\u2019s visit to Everton earlier this month and had initially indicated that he would be \u201cback in a few weeks\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso also provided a similar recovery timeframe last week.<\/p>\n

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However, Sky Sports News\u2019 James Savundra reports that there is growing optimism that Martinez could return sooner than anticipated after consulting a specialist about having a protective mask fitted.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday before travelling to Sunderland ahead of the upcoming international break.<\/p>\n

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Martinez\u2019s earlier return would be a boost for Alonso, who has relied on 21-year-old Mike Penders in the Argentine\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n

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Penders, who deputised for the former Aston Villa goalkeeper, endured a difficult outing in his first Premier League start against Tottenham last week, scoring an own goal.<\/p>\n

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Martinez was immediately established as Chelsea\u2019s first-choice goalkeeper following his summer move from Aston Villa.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Chelsea could face another defensive setback after Maxence Lacroix sustained a hamstring injury during their trip to Anfield on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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The defender was forced off before half-time, adding to Alonso\u2019s growing injury concerns, although the Chelsea manager admitted that it was too early to determine the severity of the problem.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s too early to tell how serious it is,\u201d Alonso said.<\/p>\n

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\u201cUnfortunately he felt something in his hamstring and we need a couple of days to check what the injury\u2019s going to be.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Chelsea are already without Joao Pedro, Reece James, Martinez, Pep Chavarria and Jamie Gittens, while Moises Caicedo and Malo Gusto have also been dealing with minor fitness issues.<\/p>\n

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Despite their injury problems, Morgan Rogers believes Chelsea showed character in their response to last weekend\u2019s defeat to Tottenham, following their performance against Liverpool at Anfield.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo show that reaction shows we have players in the dressing room with character and fight \u2013 that\u2019s all you can ask,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOf course we will get better tactically and technically in terms of the way we want to play.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe showed real fight after that loss and to put in a performance against a tough team, I\u2019m proud of the boys and now we have to keep moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

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