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Jesse Derry posts update after being stretchered off on Chelsea debut with worrying injury
TL;DR
Jesse Derry suffered a serious head injury during his Chelsea debut against Nottingham Forest and has posted an update regarding his condition.
Key points
- Jesse Derry suffered a head injury on his Chelsea debut
- The injury occurred during a match against Nottingham Forest
- Derry started due to other players being unavailable
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Jesse Derry posts update after being stretchered off on Chelsea debut with worrying injury
Chelsea youngster Jesse Derry has shared his first update after suffering a nasty looking head injury against Nottingham Forest.
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With Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho both left out of the squad due to knocks, Derry was handed his first Chelsea start.
Derry had already made two appearances in the FA Cup this season, but this was the 18-year-oldâs Premier League debut.
Jesse Derry provides injury update
It wasnât the debut Derry would have been looking for with the Blues putting in another poor performance as they lost 3-1, their sixth league defeat in a row.
Things also ended badly for Derry on a personal level after a nasty clash of heads with Zach Abbot, which resulted in Chelsea being awarded a penalty.
Derry received lengthy treatment on the pitch before being stretchered off and taken to hospital for precautionary checks.
Q&A
What injury did Jesse Derry sustain during his Chelsea debut?
Jesse Derry suffered a nasty looking head injury during his debut match against Nottingham Forest.
How did Jesse Derry's injury affect Chelsea's squad?
Derry's injury occurred while he was starting in place of Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho, who were both unavailable due to knocks.
What update has Jesse Derry provided after his injury?
Jesse Derry has shared his first update on social media following the incident, although specific details about his condition were not disclosed.