Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League latest score and updates after Danilo stretchered off
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Follow live coverage as Nottingham Forest face AFC Bournemouth today in the Premier League.
There was a big moment of concern in the first half when Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo was carried off on a stretcher due to a standing ovation.
Danilo went up for a header and landed awkwardly after a collision with Smenyo. There were flags to shield the midfielder from view and the physios were brought on immediately.
After a lengthy seven minutes of stoppage, while Danilo received treatment, the match was able to continue.
Nottingham Forest started their season at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League, with both sides eager to get their league form up and running and start the new campaign on the right note.
Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth
Yates again driving forward with the ball and Forest are doing really well to minimise any potential threat from Bournemouth by keeping the ball under their spell. The pitch opens up for Elanga who strikes from 25 yards but Neto matches the strike with a good save.
Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth
Forest sustaining pressure in the visitors’ half. Aina is urged to shoot by the fans but his effort flies clear of goal.
Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth
Gibbs-White plays an early, deep cross into the Cherries box and Neto doesn’t look comfortable in his palm away. The ball comes in again and is cleared by Bournemouth.
Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth
Sangare with a ball out wide to Williams. Kerkez is there first to intercept the pass with a good tackle. Throw-in for Forest in what has been a cagey affair so far.
Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth
Gibbs-White with the first effort on goal for the home side. His strike from almost 30 yards is an optimistic one, and the ball clears well over Neto’s goal.
Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth
Tavernier with a lovely touch just inside the Forest half. He wins a freekick for his Bournemouth side which is taken quickly but the ball is eventually cleared for a goal kick.
Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth
Ryan Yates comes on for a straight swap for the injured Danilo in sad and unforeseen circumstances.
Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth
A round of applause from every fan, home and away, in the City Ground for Danilo who is now being stretchered off the pitch.
Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth
Fortunately, Semenyo comes out damage free from the clash. For the home side however, Danilo is being treated on the pitch with security holding Forest flags to cover the players’ treatment by his physios. It looked a real nasty landing, and thoughts go out to the Forest midfielder whose season may be over before it even had chance to begin.
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