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Neto double earns Chelsea a win at Everton in Premier League amid head-injury concern for Martinez

Pedro Neto has scored early and late in the second half to lead Chelsea to a 2-0 win over Everton in a Premier League match marred by a serious-looking head injury to Chelsea goalk...

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Chelsea's Martinez 'conscious' after being hospitalized following head clash in Premier League game

Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez has been taken to the hospital with a head injury after receiving about 10 minutes of treatment following a nasty-looking collision while playing...

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Cole Palmer - Fires six shots in victory Palmer recorded six shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65t...

Impact Despite heavy involvement in the final third, Palmer struggled to be efficient against Everton. The attacking midfielder created two chances, one accurate cross and had only one shot on target. He took the most shots (six) and had four touches in the opposition box. Likewise, he was dispossessed only once while additionally completing a successful dribble. Nevertheless, getting his first yellow card of the Premier League campaign means caution is required in upcoming games.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jorrel Hato - Contributes to opener in win Hato had one tackle (one won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Everton.

Impact Hato made an important contribution after replacing the injured Pep Chavarria in Chelsea's starting lineup. He played a part in Pedro Neto's opening goal as he low-crossed the ball, which deflected off James Tarkowski before reaching Neto. He had one tackle and one clearance with the Blues securing their first clean sheet of the Premier League campaign. The Dutch left-back also had a 100 per cent dribble rate and won all three of his ground duels.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Tests Pickford twice in win Joao Pedro recorded three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Everton.

Impact Joao Pedro was active in front of goal despite failing to contribute directly to the scoresheet as Pedro Neto's brace secured the three points for Chelsea. The Brazilian ended the game with three shots, two on target, including a later opportunity following a pass from Cole Palmer. Nevertheless, he still had the joint-most touches in the opposition box alongside Neto (five) while making three defensive contributions. He also won 67 per cent of his aerial duels while being dispossessed only once.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - Nets brace in Chelsea victory Neto scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Everton. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Neto was quick to respond in the second half as he secured a goal just 44 seconds after the first 45 minutes. He later went on to double Chelsea's advantage in the 90th minute with a composed finish following a blocked free kick. The Portuguese winger created the most chances (five) and also had the joint-most touches in the opposition box (five). Additionally, he placed all three of his shots on target while also making eight defensive contributions.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mike Penders - Makes Premier League debut Penders made his Premier League debut during Saturday's clash against Everton, coming off the bench in the second half to replace Emiliano Martinez, who was forced off following a...

Impact Penders received his first Premier League minutes for Chelsea after Emiliano Martinez was unable to continue following a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite in the second half. The 21-year-old Belgian goalkeeper had previously featured in Carabao Cup matches against Luton Town and Leeds United but had yet to make an appearance in the league. His involvement against Everton also marks another step forward after recovering from a thigh injury that disrupted his international duty with Belgium earlier this month. Penders remains Chelsea's primary backup goalkeeper, although Martinez's potential absence could provide him with an opportunity to make his first Premier League start in the coming fixtures. The extent of Martinez's head injury remains unclear, with further assessments likely to determine whether Penders will be needed in goal moving forward.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Forced off after head collision Martinez was forced off during the second half of Saturday's Premier League clash against Everton after suffering a head collision with Jarrad Branthwaite. The goalkeeper was unabl...

Impact Martinez suffered a worrying setback after colliding with Jarrad Branthwaite during Saturday's encounter against Everton, forcing him to leave the pitch in the second half. The goalkeeper had entered the contest following a solid performance in the victory over Bournemouth, and his latest injury will require further assessment to determine whether he suffered a concussion or another head-related issue, with his availability for upcoming matches remaining uncertain. Should Martinez be required to spend time on the sidelines, Mike Penders would be the leading candidate to take over the starting goalkeeper role for Chelsea.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea captain Reece James undergoes knee surgery

Chelsea says that captain Reece James has undergone knee surgery

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Jamie Gittens - Still weeks away from return Gittens (ankle) remains sidelined and is expected to miss several more weeks, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "Not yet [ready], it's still a few weeks."

Impact Gittens continues recovering from the ankle injury he sustained while representing England U21 against Kazakhstan, which forced him off at halftime. The winger has yet to make a Premier League appearance this season, with his latest setback further delaying his return to competitive action. Having already struggled with two previous hamstring injuries, Gittens faces another period on the sidelines before he can compete for a place in Chelsea's attack. Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Pedro Neto remain the main attacking options in his absence.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Emegha - Return delayed by minor setback Emegha (hamstring) remains unavailable for Saturday's Premier League clash against Everton after experiencing a minor setback in his recovery, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per P...

Impact Emegha continues to wait for his competitive Chelsea debut after being sidelined since preseason with a hamstring injury. The striker had recently returned to team training but experienced further discomfort, delaying his return to competitive action. He is expected to resume training next week, although he will need to regain full fitness before becoming an option for selection. Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro remain the primary attacking options in his absence.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reece James - Undergoes successful knee surgery James underwent a successful minor knee surgery after suffering an injury during training Friday and started his rehabilitation program, according to the club.

Impact James sustained a knee injury during Friday's training session and subsequently missed Saturday's 5-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth while undergoing medical assessments. Further examinations determined that surgery was necessary, representing another frustrating setback for the Chelsea captain, who has struggled with recurring fitness issues throughout his career. The 26-year-old will now complete his rehabilitation under the supervision of the club's medical staff at Cobham, with his recovery timeline remaining uncertain. Coach Xabi Alonso previously indicated that James would be assessed on a week-to-week basis, but the decision to undergo surgery suggests he could face a more extended absence than initially anticipated. Chelsea will need to adjust their defensive rotation while their captain remains sidelined.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Reece James - Absent from training Tuesday James was absent for the first 15 minutes of Tuesday's training session open to the media, and coach Xabi Alonso said the Chelsea defender would be assessed week by week after sust...

Impact James has no return timeline after his latest setback in what seems to be a never-ending history of fitness issues for the veteran defender. His status for Chelsea's next match is uncertain, but the fact that he'll be assessed on a week-to-week basis suggests James might be in line for another spell on the sidelines.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scandal-hit Man City returns to Champions League hosting PSG. In-form Barcelona goes to Galatasaray

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Danny Welbeck - Gets seven minutes in win Welbeck recorded no stats in Saturday's 5-1 victory against AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Welbeck entered for Pedro Neto in the 83rd minute of Saturday's commanding 5-1 victory over Bournemouth. He did not record a tackle or meaningful attacking statistic during seven minutes of regulation action, with the match already settled and Chelsea no longer needing to push numbers forward. Welbeck had dropped to the bench following Joao Pedro's return to the starting lineup, and the Brazilian's two-goal performance could make an immediate return to the XI difficult.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marco Palestra - Plays first EPL minutes Palestra recorded no stats in Saturday's 5-1 win versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Palestra played 18 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 5-1 victory, replacing two-goal scorer Joao Pedro in the 72nd minute. He did not register a tackle or notable attacking statistic during a subdued final stretch, with Chelsea already four goals ahead and focused primarily on managing the result. The appearance was nevertheless significant for Palestra, who made his Chelsea debut after recovering from the injury that had previously kept him unavailable.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Romeo Lavia - Helps close out comfortable win Lavia had one tackle (zero won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 5-1 win versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Lavia played the final 18 minutes after replacing Moises Caicedo in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Bournemouth. He attempted one tackle without winning it contributed two interceptions but produced little else statistically, entering immediately after Jordan Henderson's fifth goal with Chelsea already in complete control of the match. His introduction allowed Caicedo's minutes to be managed following the latter's return to the starting XI, while Lavia helped see out a quiet final portion of the contest.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Levi Colwill - Steady at heart of defense Colwill registered one tackle (one won) and four clearances in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Colwill recorded four clearances and won his only attempted tackle while captaining Chelsea through all 90 minutes of Saturday's 5-1 victory. Bournemouth created several dangerous moments despite the lopsided score, particularly through Rayan, Ryan Christie and Antonio Silva in the first half, before increasing the pressure again after Evanilson's goal. Colwill and the Chelsea back line weathered that stretch without allowing Bournemouth to reduce the deficit further before the attack put the match away.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maxence Lacroix - Leads defense with six clearances Lacroix generated one tackle (one won), six clearances and one interception in Saturday's 5-1 win over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Lacroix totaled six clearances, one interception and one successful tackle across the full 90 minutes of Saturday's 5-1 victory. His six clearances led Chelsea's starting back line as Bournemouth generated nine shots and repeatedly applied pressure after falling behind 3-0 early in the second half. Chelsea failed to secure a clean sheet following Evanilson's fortunate goal, but Lacroix's combination of clearances, tackling and interception production provided a solid defensive fantasy return.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moises Caicedo - Completes first start of season Caicedo had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 5-1 victory against AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Caicedo recorded two interceptions and one off-target shot across 72 minutes during his first start of the season in Saturday's 5-1 victory. His most notable moment came at the wrong end when he tried to clear a loose ball following a Bournemouth corner, only for the clearance to strike Evanilson and ricochet into the net for the visitors' lone goal. Caicedo was withdrawn alongside Joao Pedro as Chelsea managed the minutes of two players who had worked back toward full fitness during the international break.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cole Palmer - Provides assist in return Palmer assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory against AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Palmer supplied one assist and created two chances across 88 minutes in Saturday's 5-1 victory, despite finishing without a shot or cross. His driving run and pass set up Jordan Henderson's opener after just over a minute, and he later drew the foul 25 yards from goal that Henderson converted directly for Chelsea's fifth. Palmer entered the match with four goals and two assists across seven appearances in all competitions, and another assist on his return from a period of load management reinforced his role as Chelsea's primary creative threat.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Neto - Creates goal in productive outing Neto assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Neto supplied one assist while recording two shots, one on target, one accurate cross and one corner across 83 minutes in Saturday's 5-1 victory. He was denied by Djordje Petrovic during Chelsea's opening surge but made a decisive contribution immediately after halftime, beating Antonio Silva along the byline before cutting the ball back for Joao Pedro to power home Chelsea's third goal. Neto entered the fixture having scored against Brighton and continued to provide steady attacking involvement from the flank, with his pace and direct running again translating into fantasy production.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emiliano Martinez - Makes three saves in win Martinez had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Martinez made three saves while allowing one goal during Saturday's 5-1 victory over Bournemouth, with all three stops coming during a threatening first half from the visitors. He denied Rayan after the forward broke through on goal, reacted immediately to stop Ryan Christie's rebound and later got down to keep out Antonio Silva's glancing header, preserving Chelsea's 2-0 halftime advantage. Bournemouth's lone goal came when Moises Caicedo's attempted clearance ricocheted off Evanilson from close range, giving Martinez little chance of preserving the clean sheet.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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