Following the surgery of Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi reports has been released saying the player is in an induced coma. The player had his first phase of surgery on a serious abdominal injury.
The Nigerian collided with the post in the 88th minute of the 2-2 draw against Leicester City on Sunday. Sources said Awoniyi suffered a ruptured intestine in the collision. He had surgery on Monday night and remains in hospital, with the rest of the procedure set to be completed on Wednesday.
In a statement on Tuesday Forest said Awoniyi was “recovering well” following the operation. Awoniyi, a late substitute for Ibrahim Sangare on Sunday, received lengthy treatment on the pitch.
Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis took to the field after the game to express his concern to manager Nuno Espirito Santo over how Awoniyi’s injury was handled. Marinakis is being kept updated on the forward’s condition.
On Tuesday Forest said Awoniyi’s injury was “a powerful reminder of the physical risks in the game and why a player’s health and wellbeing must always come first.”
