Jesse Derry: Chelsea teenager taken to hospital with head injury

teenager Chelsea Forward Jesse Derry was taken to hospital as a precaution after suffering a head injury in the 3-1 Premier League defeat. Nottingham Forest.

18 years old He made his top-flight debut on Monday He collided head with opponent Jack Abbott in the Forest penalty area in the 45th minute.

After a long break, he received oxygen on the field before taking to the field on a stretcher.

Chelsea A statement said Derry was “conscious, talking and undergoing precautionary tests”.

After the match Chelsea Caretaker boss Callum McFarlane told BBC Match of the Day: “All the signs are positive at the moment so we’re hopeful he’s in good shape and everything we’ve heard is positive.

“Disappointed for Jesse, I thought he did well in the game. He threatened us – a massive moment for him which has ended sadly.”

Derry, son of the former Leeds And Crystal Palace Midfielder Sean Derry made his first start for the club this campaign, making two appearances off the bench in the FA Cup.

Has scored 12 goals in 29 academy appearances this season since joining from England Under-19 winger. Crystal Palace last summer

A penalty was awarded as a result of his head collision ChelseaBut Cole Palmer’s spot-kick was saved by Forest keeper Matz Sels.

Derry was replaced by Liam Delap who came on as a concussion substitute.