'Gutted': Chelsea teen rushed to hospital after sickening head clash on Premier League debut

Chelsea winger Jesse Derry was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure after being carried off the field following a clash of heads against Nottingham Forest in his first Premier League start.

The 18-year-old Derry fell to the ground without using his arms to cushion his fall after the aerial clash with Forest's Zach Abbott.

The incident required more than eight minutes of treatment. Derry was taken off on a stretcher as Stamford Bridge fell quiet and his Chelsea teammates looked concerned.

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“Jesse is conscious, talking and undergoing precautionary checks,” Chelsea said in a statement.

“We wish him a speedy recovery and thank the medical staff for their swift response.”

Interim Chelesea coach Calum McFarlane told the BBC: "All signs positive at the moment so we're hopeful he's in a good condition and from what we've heard it's positive.

"Gutted for Jesse, I thought he did well in the game. He gave us a threat - a massive moment for him that has ended sadly."

Chelsea was awarded a penalty for the incident, but Cole Palmer saw his spot-kick saved by Matz Sels.

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Derry had previously made two first-team appearances for Chelsea in the FA Cup cameos against Hull City and Wrexham.

He has six goals and three assists in 18 PL2 appearances this season.

He is the son of former Crystal Palace, Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers midfielder Shaun Derry.

Chelsea lost 3-1 for a sixth straight defeat in the league.