Neco Williams, a defender for Nottingham Forest, is "gutted" to have to sit out the rest of the season after fracturing his jaw in his team's 3-1 victory over Brighton.

On Wednesday, Forest won for the first time in a dozen games to increase their chances of avoiding relegation.

After defeating the Seagulls, Forest moved one point above the bottom three teams in the Premier League.

The victory, however, came at a price as Brennan Johnson and Williams collided unintentionally, dealing Williams a serious wound.

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😔I will do everything I can to help my teammates bring home those points every game ❤️#coyr🔴⚪️🔴⚪️ @NFFC pic.twitter.com/HAFwDAvdFE— Neco Williams (@necowilliams01) April 27, 2023

He was stretchered off and immediately taken to hospital, where he had surgery and is set to return home on Friday afternoon, according to a statement from Forest on Thursday evening.

While Forest did not give an indication of how long he would be out for, the Welshman himself indicated he will play no further part in the campaign with five matches remaining.

He wrote on Twitter: “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.

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

The 22-year-old has made 34 appearances in all competitions this season since joining Forest from Liverpool last summer in a transfer worth £17million.