Forest Midfielder Danilo Suffers Broken Ankle in Bournemouth Draw

Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo sustained a broken ankle early in a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth at the City Ground. The injury occurred just six minutes into the match when Danilo awkwardly challenged Antoine Semenyo. Following nine minutes of on-field treatment, he was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham for further assessment.

Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed the severity of the injury, expressing the team's emotional impact and describing Danilo as a beloved figure within the squad. Despite the setback, Danilo reassured fans through Instagram, stating he is now home and appreciates the support messages, affirming his determination to return soon.

The match saw Forest take a lead in the 23rd minute with a goal from Chris Wood. However, Bournemouth equalized late, just four minutes from time. Nuno highlighted the team's resilience despite the emotional challenge of Danilo's injury, commending their performance in a tightly contested game.