What Nottingham Forest star said after breaking his jaw

Neco Williams being attended to against Brighton.

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What Nottingham Forest star said after breaking his jaw

Izuchukwu Akawor 08:33 - 28.04.2023

Nottingham Forest will have to continue their relegation fight without the talented player who helped them end a 12-game winless run against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams is ‘gutted’ he will miss the rest of the season after he suffered a serious injury against Brighton and Hove Albion at the weekend. 

Williams fractured his jaw as the Reds boosted their revival hopes with a shock 3-1 victory against the Seagulls. 

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The fullback was on the pitch for over an hour before he was stretched out after he sustained the injury that will now see him miss the rest of the season. 

Forest lose Neco for the season

Forest claimed their first win in 12 matches after coming from behind to see off FA Cup semifinalists Brighton in superb fashion. 

But the win came at a huge cost for the home side who suffered a major injury setback when Neco came off badly hurt following a collision with teammates Brennan Johnson. 

Neco Williams of Nottingham Forest.
Neco Williams being attended to against Brighton. Neco Williams ruled out for the rest of the season.

The 22-year-old has now taken to his social media account to react and is gutted he will play no further part in the team’s quest to avoid the drop. 

“Absolutely buzzing the lads got the win yesterday but at the same time I am gutted to say my seasons over for sustaining a broken jaw,” Neco posted on Twitter. 

https://twitter.com/necowilliams01/status/1651702514226536455?s=20

“I will do everything I can to help my teammates bring home those points every game,” he added.

His horror injury came three minutes before Nigeria Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi assisted Danilo to give the host the lead for the first time after Facundo Buinanotte’s opener for the Seagulls in the first half was cancelled by Pascal Gross’ own goal. 

Steve Cooper and Taiwo Awoniyi.

Morgan Gibbs-White eventually wrapped up the win for Steve Cooper’s men in added time as they moved out of the relegation zone albeit just a point clear of danger. 

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