Emi Martinez injury mars first Chelsea clean sheet in nine months
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital for precautionary tests after suffering a concussion in a collision during their 2-0 win at Everton, with doubts over his availability for upcoming matches.
- The victory marked Chelsea's first Premier League clean sheet in nine months, ending a 23-match run without one, and featured two goals from Pedro Neto.
- Chelsea's defense showed significant improvement, limiting Everton to just six shots and their lowest expected goals against (xG) figure this season at 0.45, highlighting a more solid and controlled performance.
- Manager Xabi Alonso emphasized the team's resilience and control during the match, noting the importance of overcoming difficult periods and maintaining shape and conviction in challenging away fixtures.
- The match also featured notable contributions from new signing Jordan Henderson and club-record signing Morgan Rogers, who helped set a combative tone for Chelsea's improved display.
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