{"id":4306,"date":"2026-05-05T15:54:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=4306"},"modified":"2026-05-05T15:54:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:54:29","slug":"jesse-derry-shares-update-after-frightening-injury-on-chelsea-premier-league-debut-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=4306","title":{"rendered":"Jesse Derry shares update after frightening injury on Chelsea Premier League debut | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Jesse Derry was stretchered off the pitch at Stamford Bridge (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chelsea youngster Jesse Derry has posted his first update after a sickening head injury on his Premier League debut for the Blues.<\/p>\n

The 18-year-old started in the clash with Nottingham Forest on Monday afternoon at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

The teenager had turned out twice in the FA Cup for Chelsea, but was thrown into the starting XI for his first taste of Premier League football.<\/p>\n

It was a bad outing for Chelsea, who were beaten 3-1 by Forest, but Derry was one of the bright spots in their poor performance.<\/p>\n

However, his top flight debut ended before half-time after a nasty clash of heads with Zach Abbot as they both challenged for a bouncing ball.<\/p>\n

Derry got there first, so won a penalty when he was clattered by Abbott, but was felled and received lengthy treatment on the pitch before being stretchered off.<\/p>\n

There was great concern for the teenager, but he appears to be positive and is looking forward to a swift return to the pitch.<\/p>\n

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Derry suffered the clash of heads with Nottingham Forest\u2019s Zach Abbott (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018A dream come true to start at Stamford Bridge for my Premier League debut,\u2019 Derry wrote on X.<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019d like to thank all the Chelsea medical staff, everyone at St Mary\u2019s Hospital, my teammates, and all the fans for their great support.<\/p>\n

\u2018I can\u2019t wait to be back playing in front of everyone very soon.\u2019<\/p>\n

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A dream come true to start at Stamford Bridge for my Premier League debut.I\u2019d like to thank all the Chelsea medical staff, everyone at St Mary\u2019s Hospital, my teammates, and all the fans for their great support.I can\u2019t wait to be back playing in front of everyone very soon. pic.twitter.com\/sYcL9EsWRP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 jesse derry (@jessederry_) May 5, 2026<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n

The club posted a statement on the youngster\u2019s status, writing: \u2018Jesse is conscious, talking and undergoing precautionary checks. We wish him a speedy recovery and thank the medical staff for their swift response.\u2019<\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s interim manager Calum McFarlane told the BBC: \u2018All signs positive at the moment so we\u2019re hopeful he\u2019s in a good condition and from what we\u2019ve heard it\u2019s positive.<\/p>\n

\u2018Gutted for Jesse, I thought he did well in the game. He gave us a threat \u2013 a massive moment for him that has ended sadly.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Derry looked good before his Premier League debut came to a painful end (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

19-year-old Abbott was making just his second league appearance for Nottingham Forest, and replied to Derry\u2019s update by writing: \u2018Best wishes, mate.\u2019<\/p>\n

The defeat for Chelsea leaves them ninth in the Premier League table and in real danger of missing out on European football next season.<\/p>\n

\u2018Massively disappointing \u2013 we know we are a lot better than what we showed today,\u2019 said McFarlane. \u2018I don\u2019t think we ever got to our level so very disappointing.\u2019<\/p>\n

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