Terrifying moment for Jesse Derry as Chelsea youngster is stretchered off in Premier League debut after nasty clash of heads with Zach Abbott
Chelsea's clash with Nottingham Forest overshadowed by injury
Chelsea's clash with Nottingham Forest was overshadowed by a distressing injury to teenage star Jesse Derry, who saw his dream Premier League debut cut short.
Injury forces Derry off on stretcher
The academy product was forced off on a stretcher during a lengthy first-half stoppage that left Stamford Bridge in a state of shock. Jesse Derry's landmark afternoon turned into a nightmare after just a few minutes of action against Nottingham Forest.
- Jesse Derry was handed a surprise full Premier League debut by caretaker manager Calum McFarlane.
- The Cobham graduate was introduced to the starting XI to fill the void left by injured duo Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto.
Dream debut turns into nightmare
Jesse Derry was stretchered off after a nasty clash of heads with Zach Abbott.
