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🤕Not for the squeamish: the image that stunned the Premier League

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🤕Not for the squeamish: the image that stunned the Premier League The match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest, which ended in a 1-3 away win, featured dramatic moments that went beyond the purely sporting side of things. The game was marked by its physicality, evident from the first half after a heavy collision between Josh Derry and Abbott left the young blue unconscious on his way to the hospital. A horrific collision in the second half With the match already taking shape, in the 60th minute, the most shocking incident of the afternoon occurred.

Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sánchez came out to punch the ball clear and struck attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White flush in the head as he followed the ball’s path. The violent clash left both players bloodied and dazed. After receiving medical treatment on the pitch, both had to be substituted.

Later, the Englishman shared an image on social media of the cut, treated with several stitches, thanking fans for their support after the win. Forest already have the Europa League on their minds Despite the terrible scare, Nottingham took three vital points to move further away from relegation and are now focusing all their energy on their next challenge: the second leg of the Europa League semi-finals against Aston Villa. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence.

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