NOTTINGHAM FOREST are up against Bournemouth in the Premier League but Forest man Danilo has broken his leg early in the game.
The Brazilian challenged for a header in the middle of the park and injured his leg on the way down.
Players looked distraught and turned away as the game was stopped for seven minutes while sheets were used to cover the treatment by medics.
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FULL TIME Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth
That’s all at the City ground with the points shared between the teams.
The game was dominated by Danilo’s first-half horror injury, which is suspected to be a broken leg.
He is now likely to miss the rest of the season.
An impromptu tent was erected around the player so he could have privacy during his treatment.
Credit: Getty Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth
Five minutes of added time here in a match that was heavily delayed because of Danilo’s first-half injury.
GOAL Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth 86′
A horrible mix up at the back for Forest sees Antoine Semenyo in the right place at the right time.
He’s made it 1-1 here.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Bournemouth – double change for Forest
Forest make a double change.
Nicolas Dominguez and Harry Toffolo come on for Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga.
Second half underway Nottingham Forest 1-0 Bournemouth
Second half is underway now on Trentside.
The game is running significantly behind the rest of the 3pm kick-offs now after Danilo’s horror injury.
He is thought to have broken his leg in a freak accident ivolving Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.
Well wishes pour in for injured Danilo
Football supporters on X lined up to wish Forest midfielder Danilo a speedy recovery after his suspected leg break.
One wrote on X: “Our thoughts go out to Danilo, who has suffered a horror injury.”
Another said: “Pray for Danilo, jeez. It’s not looking good.”
And another said: “Oh my god That is utterly horrific for Danilo.
“Wishing him a speedy recovery.”
One remarked: “Our thoughts are with Nottingham Forest’s Danilo who appears to have suffered a season-ending injury during their first game.”
Another chimed in: “Get well soon, Danilo.”
Half-time at the City ground
It’s half-time at the City ground now after the game was significantly delayed.
11 minutes of added time were played in the first half after Forest’s Danilo suffered a horror leg break.
Forest opened the scoring through Chris Wood in the 23rd minute after Danilo was stretchered off.
Forest lead 1-0 at half-time.
Update from the City Ground
SunSport’s Graeme Bryce writes…
Nottingham Forest’s game with Bournemouth was halted for eight minutes following a serious injury to Forest midfielder Danilo.
There are fears the Brazilian midfielder may have suffered a season-ending injury after he was involved in a sickening collision with Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.
The pair clashed in mid-air and it immediately became clear Danilo was badly hurt as he landed with a sickening thud.
Paramedics raced to the scene and his Nottingham Forest teammates were visibly upset as they tried to comfort him.
As Forest players were ushered to the touchline, medics used flags to screen Danilo from view as Forest’s medical staff attended to him.
After eight minutes Danilo was finally strapped into a stretcher and, with his left leg immobilised, left the field to warm applause as Forest fans chanted his name.
Credit: Getty 11 Minutes added time
11 minutes of added time have been announced for this first half after Danilo’s horror injury.
The midfielder had to be treated by medics as staff erected a makeshift tent around him to maintain his privacy.
Credit: PA
Match centre gets run out
Fans saw their first example of the Premier League’s new X account explaining VAR decision making.
The account has tweeted to show exactly why Ouatarra’s opening goal was ruled out.
Players react to horror injury
Forest’s stars were left reeling when they saw the extent to Danilo’s first-half injury.
The midfielder got his leg caught awkwardly under Antoine Semenyo after an aerial duel.
Seeing the extent of Danilo’s suspected leg break, his team-mates were seen with their head in their hands in shock.
GOAL RULED OUT! Nottingham Forest 1-0 Bournemouth
Dango Outarra thought he’d equalised for Bourenmouth but it’s ruled out for an offside in the build-up!
‘We’re all with you Danilo’
Forest have sent their well wishes to midfielder Danilo on X.
The club wrote: “Yatesy replaces Danilo who is stretchered off.
We’re all with you, Danilo 🙏”
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Bournemouth
Chris Wood has already got off the mark this season with a goal in the 23rd minute.
The striker used his striking instincts to capitalise on a spill by Bournemouth keeper Neto.
Credit: Rex How the incident occurred
A freak accident has seen Forest midfielder Danilo break his leg.
The midfielder went in for a header with Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, with both players falling to the floor in the aftermath.
Danilo’s leg looked to get stuck awkwardly under Semenyo.
Credit: PA
Danilo receives treatment
Medics rushed onto the field in order to treat Danilo as soon as possible.
Players were taken off the pitch while the midfielder received treatment.
Game suspended after Danilo breaks leg
Nottingham Forest’s game with Bournemouth has been suspended after midfielder Danilo suffered a horror broken leg.
A number of flags were held up around Danilo while medics treated him after the incident.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
