English Premier League witnessed horrible scenes after Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo was carried off on a stretcher with a serious injury to his left leg during his side's season opener against Bournemouth on Saturday.
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Screens were put up around the Brazilian Danilo while medical staff attended to him and his teammates were seen putting hands on their heads realising the seriousness of the injury. Danilo landed awkwardly as he challenged Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo in the seventh minute at the City Ground, video replays showed.
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The referee and other players on the field wasted no time to call for help after seeing Danilo's condition. He was carried off, to applause around the ground, after nearly six minutes of treatment.
Nottingham Forest’s Danilo breaks his leg against Bournemouth🚑 pic.twitter.com/OR48KooeAg
— Jackrudd12🏴 (@Jackruddd12) August 17, 2024
Danilo joined Forest from Palmeiras last year.
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Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: As it happened
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo rescued a point for his side with a late equaliser as they drew 1-1 at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday. Forest took the lead in the 23rd minute when defensive midfielder Ryan Yates' close-range shot was parried by goalkeeper Neto and Chris Wood reacted quickly to slot the ball home.
Danilo injury man that’s tough 🙁
— Jacob (@JacobWx10) August 17, 2024
Speedy recovery 🙏🙏 #NFOBOUpic.twitter.com/27bN4ayv1c
The hosts looked comfortable but Bournemouth equalised in the 86th minute when Semenyo smashed the ball in from close range. Dango Ouattara thought he had equalised for Bournemouth from a corner in the first half, but the goal was disallowed after the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) confirmed Lewis Cook was offside in the build-up. Forest had created a host of other chances to double their lead but lacked quality in the final third.
Nottingham Forest’s Danilo appeared to have snapped his leg and suffered a season ending injury during their first game 😳
— DW Sports (@dw_sports) August 17, 2024
Wishing him a speedy recovery 🙏#NOFBOU pic.twitter.com/AAkwNBOCSv