Nottingham Forest Taiwo Awoniyi Awakes Induced Coma After Emergency Abdominal Surgery

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering steadily after emergency surgery for a severe abdominal injury sustained during a collision with the goalpost in a Premier League match against Leicester City. Following the injury, Awoniyi was placed in a medically induced coma to stabilize his condition, but he is now awake and expected to be brought out of the coma soon. The incident occurred late in the game as Awoniyi attempted to connect with a cross from Anthony Elanga, who was in an offside position that was not immediately flagged due to current officiating rules. The injury and its aftermath prompted Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis to storm onto the pitch, a move the club defended as an emotional response to Awoniyi's severe pain and a show of genuine care. Forest has also dismissed rumors of any confrontation between Marinakis and head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, emphasizing shared frustration over the medical decisions that allowed Awoniyi to continue playing after the injury. While the timeline for Awoniyi's full recovery and hospital discharge remains unclear, the football community has rallied in support of the Nigerian forward.