Chelsea\u2019s clash against Nottingham Forest has descended into a full-blown crisis at Stamford Bridge.<\/strong><\/p>\n While the Blues entered the match as heavy favorites, the first 45 minutes have been nothing short of a catastrophe, compounded by a sickening injury to teenage debutant Jesse Derry just before the interval.<\/p>\n DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES \u2013 STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE<\/u><\/span> & GOOGLE PLAY<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The evening\u2019s primary concern remains the welfare of the 18-year-old winger. In what was his first Premier League start, Derry had been a rare bright spark for a struggling Chelsea side.<\/p>\n However, during a stoppage-time aerial duel in the penalty area, Derry suffered a horrific clash of heads with Forest defender Zach Abbott.<\/p>\n The game was halted for over ten minutes as medical staff from both clubs rushed onto the pitch, eventually resulting in Derry being carried off on a stretcher to a standing ovation from a hushed crowd.<\/p>\n Ouch\u2026 and wow that\u2019s a horrendous clash of head for debut of Jesse Derry #chelsea<\/a> #clash<\/a> #premierleague<\/a> #chelsForest<\/a> # pic.twitter.com\/C1abP5LqIy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Robin Chappell (@robinibiza) May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The injury incident actually resulted in a lifeline for the Blues, as referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot following the collision.<\/p>\n In a moment that summed up Chelsea\u2019s luckless half, Palmer, who has been the club\u2019s most reliable asset since joining from Man City, saw his penalty brilliantly saved by Matz Sels.<\/p>\n The miss left the Stamford Bridge faithful in stunned silence, realising that even from twelve yards out, the Blues still can\u2019t score a goal in the Premier League as their league drought continues.<\/p>\n Liam Delap was introduced as a concussion substitute for the stricken Derry, but the psychological blow of the injury and the penalty miss was evident as the teams headed into the tunnel.<\/p>\n Cole Palmer’s penalty is SAVED by Matz Sels! ? pic.twitter.com\/8zjY9FM2gQ<\/a><\/p>\nJesse Derry stretchered off as Cole Palmer misses penalty<\/h2>\n
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