“As far as I know, he left the stadium conscious and right now he is in the hospital doing precautionary tests,” said manager Xabi Alonso after the game. Later on Saturday evening, Reports from Martinez’s homeland Argentina indicate the experienced goalkeeper will be out for around 45 days and possibly as long as 60 days.That would mean the 34-year-old will be absent for Argentina’s two matches next month as well as plenty of Chelsea games.Alonso will provide an update on Martinez’s timeframe for a return when he speaks in his next press conference later this week, but which Chelsea matches would Martinez miss if the suggestions he is to be sidelined for 45–60 days are on the money?Chelsea games in the next 45 days:Tottenham (home), Premier League, October 24Liverpool (away), Carabao Cup, October 28Manchester United (home), Premier League, October 31Sunderland (away), Premier League, November 8Leeds (home), Premier League, November 21Nottingham Forest (away), Premier League, November 27Crystal Palace (home), Premier League, December 2Concern: Emi MartinezGettyFurther matches missed if Martinez is out for all 60 days:Liverpool (home), Premier League, December 5Manchester City (away), Premier League, December 12
Chelsea: What games Emi Martinez will miss after injury timeline is 'revealed'
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