Dibu Martínez: the first photo he shared after the operation, an unexpected visit and the message from Mandinha

Find live soccer results, upcoming matches, standings, and all the statistics of the world's top tournaments. Dibu Martínez: the first photo he shared after the operation, an unexpected visit, and Mandinha's message The Argentine goalkeeper posted a photo from the hospital after suffering a jaw fracture in the Chelsea win; his wife transmitted tranquility about the footballer's condition - 4 minutes reading Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez reappeared on his social media after the necessary surgery for the jaw fracture he suffered on October 17th in the match between Chelsea and Everton. The Argentine goalkeeper, a fundamental pillar of the national team, shared a photo from the hospital in Liverpool showing his current state and transmitted a message of calm to his followers. In the image, the footballer raises three fingers of his hand while lying on a stretcher, dressed in hospital clothes and under strict medical supervision. True to his competitive mentality, Martínez used the post to highlight the result of the match: "Thanks to everyone for the messages, the operation went well. The most important thing is that we won and with a clean sheet. In a few weeks we'll be back." This comment underscores the athlete's professional focus, who prioritizes an unbeaten record and his team's victory even in a moment of physical fragility. The player suffered the impact 20 minutes into the second half during a cross, when he collided with defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The medical assistance lasted eight minutes on the field before the player was transferred on a stretcher, to the applause of those present. THE PLAY THAT REMOVED DIBU FROM THE FIELD: Emiliano Martínez went out to cut a cross, but suffered a strong collision with Branthwaite and the Argentine goalkeeper had to leave the field on a stretcher. — SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) October 17, 2026 📺 Watch the Premier League on ESPN in the DisneyPlus Premium plan pic.twitter.com/F56nOkoXCB Mandinha Martínez, the goalkeeper's wife, joined the voices that brought serenity to the idol's surroundings. "Thank you all for the lovely messages and for being attentive to Emi. It's okay, it's nothing serious, and he will be back to being the same soon. Thank you from the heart for all the affection and support," she expressed through her personal Instagram account. Likewise, former footballer Federico Fernández, manager of the Universal Twenty Two player agency that represents the goalkeeper, also offered news from the private sphere. After a personal visit or communication, Fernández shared the message "Everything is okay here" and then added: "Friend, I'm glad everything turned out well and that you are on the path to recovery," reinforcing the support network surrounding the footballer. Chelsea coach, Xabi Alonso, provided details about the situation after the match and confirmed that the player left the stadium conscious for medical examinations. The tests ruled out brain damage or neck and back injuries, which allowed the medical team to proceed with the maxillofacial surgery. Xabi Alonso shares an update on Emi Martinez ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kUfenwyBVN — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 17, 2026 Rehabilitation now requires a period of between four and six weeks for the initial bone consolidation. A return to the pitch with physical contact could take up to three months according to standard protocols for this type of fracture. For this medical reason, the goalkeeper is ruled out for the friendlies the Argentine national team will play in November against Uruguay and Costa Rica. This medical episode recalls historical precedents in local football, such as the triple jaw fracture suffered by Hugo Gatti in 1976 during a superclásico, who managed to return to activity in less than a month. This is also added to the case of Esteban Andrada in the Copa Libertadores 2018. Martínez, however, maintains his characteristic optimism and is already counting the days until his return to goal. The player's resilience marks his career from the beginning, as it occurred in the Qatar 2022 World Cup or during the lead-up to the Europa League final, where he competed with a little finger injury despite medical warnings. - 1 Kid Frazada, the most respected loser in Argentine boxing history - 2 Manchester City beat Ipswich Town, has seven victories and is a strong leader in the Premier League, but is worried about Haaland - 3 Fernando Tornello, the voice of Formula 1: "If he had a good car, Colapinto would be winning races" - 4 The All Blacks achieved another overwhelming victory over the Wallabies