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Chelsea game halted after sickening clash of heads as Jesse Derry taken off with stretcher
TL;DR
Chelsea's match against Nottingham Forest was stopped in the 45th minute after 18-year-old Jesse Derry suffered a serious head injury and was stretchered off the field.
Key points
- Chelsea's game against Nottingham Forest was halted
- Jesse Derry suffered a head injury
- Derry was stretchered off the field
- The incident occurred in the 45th minute
- Derry was making his first team debut
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Chelsea youngster Jesse Derry had to be stretchered off against Nottingham Forest -Credit:Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
(Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Chelsea’s home game against Nottingham Forest has come to an abrupt and concerning halt in the 45th minute.
With the Blues on the attack, 18-year-old Jesse Derry, who was making his first team debut under Calum McFarlane, leapt up for the ball in the penalty box after it initially rebounded off his shoulder.
Forest defender Zach Abbott, 19, then jumped up to challenge him, with the two colliding heads. Both players immediately fell to the turf.
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Derry was making his first-team debut under interim boss Calum McFarlane -Credit:Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Q&A
What happened to Jesse Derry during the Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest game?
Jesse Derry suffered a serious head injury and had to be stretchered off the field during the match.
Why was the Chelsea game against Nottingham Forest halted?
The game was halted due to the concerning injury of Chelsea player Jesse Derry in the 45th minute.
Who is Jesse Derry and what was significant about this match?
Jesse Derry is an 18-year-old Chelsea player making his first team debut during the match against Nottingham Forest.
