Emiliano Martinez has undergone successful surgery after suffering a fractured jaw in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Everton.
The goalkeeper was injured following a collision midway through the second half at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and was taken to hospital for further assessment.
Those checks confirmed Martinez had suffered a fractured jaw which required surgery.
A Chelsea statement read: “Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has undergone successful surgery on a fractured jaw.
“Martinez was injured following a collision midway through the second half of our 2-0 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday.
“Martinez was taken to hospital for further assessment, which confirmed a fractured jaw that required surgery.”
Chelsea have not yet provided a timeframe for his return.