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Chelsea’s Jesse Derry stretchered off after worrying collision on first Blues start
TL;DR
Chelsea's Jesse Derry was stretchered off during his first senior start after a head collision with Nottingham Forest's Zach Abbott. The incident occurred shortly before half-time as Derry won a penalty for his team.
Key points
- Jesse Derry was stretchered off during his first senior start
- The incident occurred at Stamford Bridge
- Derry collided with Nottingham Forest's Zach Abbott
- Derry won a penalty before being taken off
- He was one of Chelsea's standout players in the match
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Jesse Derry was taken off on a stretcher shortly before half-time (Reuters)
Chelsea youngster Jesse Derry was taken off the field at Stamford Bridge on a stretcher after a sickening collision with Nottingham Forest’s Zach Abbott.
The 18-year-old was making his first senior start for the club and had been one of their brightest sparks, trying to get the team back into the game after going 2-0 down in the first half.
But his first start came to a horrible end as he clashed heads with Abbott in the box as both leapt for the ball 44 minutes in, with Derry getting there marginally quicker and winning a penalty.
The welfare of both players - both academy players earning a rare first-team appearance - was the immediate concern however as both went to ground.
Derry had been one of Chelsea's biggest attacking threats prior to his injury (PA)
Q&A
What happened to Chelsea's Jesse Derry during the match?
Jesse Derry was taken off on a stretcher after a head collision with Nottingham Forest's Zach Abbott.
Why was Jesse Derry's first start for Chelsea cut short?
His first start was cut short due to a sickening collision that occurred while he was contesting for a ball in the box.
What was the outcome of the collision between Derry and Abbott?
The collision resulted in Derry winning a penalty for Chelsea but led to him being stretchered off the field.
