A few hours ago, the news broke that Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez suffered a worrying injury that immediately set off alarms among his fans and the football world.
In the framework of the clash between Aston Villa and Chelsea in the Premier League, the Argentine goalkeeper was involved in a heavy collision with an opposing player that left him lying on the ground. The incident occurred at the 65th minute, when the Mar del Plata native went out to protect the ball inside the box.
Faced with the impact between the two footballers, Martínez could not get up on his own and had to be treated urgently on the pitch. Due to the severity of the fall, the medical staff decided to immobilize him as a precaution and carry him off on a stretcher eight minutes later. Although he left visibly in pain, the 34-year-old goalkeeper raised an arm to reassure and demonstrate that he remained conscious at all times.
What Gastón Edul Said About Emiliano Martínez’s Health
The violent impact generated enormous uncertainty, since in the first minutes it was unknown whether the Mar del Plata-born player had suffered serious injuries to the head, back or neck. However, it was sports journalist Gastón Edul who provided details about the footballer’s health status after the medical checks were performed.
Through his official X account (formerly Twitter), Edul detailed the results of the initial evaluations to bring relief to the audience. “Dibu Martínez is well and conscious at the hospital. The results of the head tomography and the spine and neck studies came back well,” he anticipated.
The Lesser Evil: Confirmation of Surgery
Although the more complex examinations yielded encouraging results regarding the skull and spine areas, the world champion in Qatar 2022 did suffer a bone complication that will require surgical treatment. “He has a bone injury in the jaw and that’s why he stayed in the hospital,” the commentator specified.
THE PLAY THAT TOOK DIBU OUT OF THE FIELD: Emiliano Martínez went out to cut a cross, but he suffered a heavy collision with Branthwaite and the Argentine goalkeeper had to leave the field on a stretcher.
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Minutes later, Edul himself quoted his post to reaffirm that the overall outlook remains under control while awaiting intervention. “The important studies came back well. The lesser evil: he has a jaw injury and they will operate,” he concluded.
As of now, the goalkeeper has not issued public statements on his official channels, although medical information confirms that he is out of danger. In recent hours, colleagues, friends and fans flooded social media with messages of support and best wishes for his speedy recovery.
