Nottingham Forest Confirms Awoniyi Recovering After Urgent Surgery

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering well after undergoing emergency surgery for a serious abdominal injury sustained during a Premier League match against Leicester City. Awoniyi collided with the goalpost late in the game but was able to resume play before being hospitalized the next day. The injury has led to Awoniyi missing the final two games of the season. Owner Evangelos Marinakis showed a highly emotional response to the incident, which some interpreted as a confrontation with manager Nuno Espírito Santo, but the club clarified that there was no confrontation and emphasized Marinakis' deep care for the player and the team. Fans and commentators have expressed mixed reactions to Marinakis' on-pitch behavior, with views ranging from criticism to defense of his passionate involvement. Nottingham Forest stressed that player health and well-being remain their top priority and urged restraint against premature judgments and misinformation.