Chelsea Lunchtime Round-Up, Sunday 18th October 2026: Emiliano Martinez Gives Update After Surgery Following Everton Injury

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has given fans an update after undergoing surgery on the injury he picked up during Chelsea's win at Everton. The Argentinian posted a statement from his hospital bed confirming the operation had gone ahead (Football.London), and the club have also issued an official injury update on ChelseaFC.com (ChelseaFC.com). Martinez himself told BBC Sport he expects to be back playing within a few weeks (BBC Sport).

Elsewhere, Football.London reports that a former referee believes Chelsea were fortunate not to have a man sent off during that 2-0 victory over Everton, suggesting a straight red card should have been shown (Football.London).

On the women's side, Chelsea Women host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in the Women's Super League as action resumes after the international break, with We Ain't Got No History previewing the London derby and noting the side go into it unbeaten in the league, though two points off Manchester City (We Ain't Got No History). The club have confirmed the starting line-up for the match (ChelseaFC.com), with We Ain't Got No History adding that keeping pace with a near-perfect Manchester City side will be crucial if Chelsea are to challenge for the title this season (We Ain't Got No History).

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