Shellshocked Kris Boyd this afternoon reported on a horror injury for a Premier League player.
The former Rangers striker was on Sky Sports duty covering the match between Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth on the opening day of the season.
However, a sombre mood quickly developed at the City Ground after a major injury to home player Danilo.
Yatesy replaces Danilo who is stretchered off.
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) August 17, 2024
We're all with you, Danilo 🙏 pic.twitter.com/BTxO3gJfSO
The midfielder suffered a horror leg injury with his limb "just dangling" after snapping following an aerial duel in the early stages of the match.
Screens were erected around Danilo after the serious injury as the player received immediate treatment during a seven-minute delay before he was replaced by Ryan Yates.
The awful injury resulted in a silent crowd at the City Ground with supporters of both clubs hugely concerned for the 23-year-old
Boyd reported: "Danilo and Semedo just jump for the ball in the middle of the pitch and Danilo just came down and his leg just snaps.
"You just see it dangling, it's horrible to see. As you say there, seven minutes and Ryan Yates has come on for him.
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"It's obviously sad for Danilo, 23 years old so you are hoping that he can get himself back because he has got a long future in the game.
"When you see stuff like that...the crowd was right up for it but you could hear a pin drop now. It's quiet.
"You are hoping, well for Nottingham Forest point of view they will be wanting to get an effort on goal or something to happen to try and get the crowd going again."
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