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.
Chelsea youngster Jesse Derry had to be stretchered off against Nottingham Forest -Credit:Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
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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.
Derry was making his first-team debut under interim boss Calum McFarlane -Credit:Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Jesse Derry suffered a serious head injury and had to be stretchered off the field during the match.
The game was halted due to the concerning injury of Chelsea player Jesse Derry in the 45th minute.
Jesse Derry is an 18-year-old Chelsea player making his first team debut during the match against Nottingham Forest.
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After pointing straight to the penalty spot, the referee quickly waved over medical staff, just as players also did.
While Abbott was swiftly substituted for Nico Williams under the concussion protocol, Derry remained on the floor as medical staff crowded around him, working to get him onto a stretcher.
The youngster was ultimately stretchered off in the 54th minute, as applause rang out from around Stamford Bridge.
Replaced by Rory Delap, Cole Palmer subsequently stepped up to take the penalty, which was saved by Matz Sels to maintain Forest’s 2-0 lead. After five added minutes, Vitor Pereira’s side continued to keep Chelsea at bay, going into the break with a commanding lead.