Jesse Derry: Chelsea teenager taken to hospital after head injury
Published on May 4, 2026.
Chelsea's 18-year-old forward, Jesse Derry, has been taken to hospital after sustaining a head injury during a Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. The incident occurred when Derry clashed with opponent Zach Abbott and received oxygen on the pitch before being taken off the field on a stretcher. Chelsea confirmed that Derry is "conscious, talking and undergoing precautionary checks". This was his first start for the club and resulted in a penalty being awarded to Chelsea.
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