Nottingham Forest Forward Awoniyi Recovers After Urgent Surgery

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a serious abdominal injury after colliding with the goalpost in a Premier League match against Leicester City, leading to urgent surgery and an induced coma to stabilize his condition. Despite visible pain, Awoniyi continued playing as Forest had exhausted their substitutions, prompting internal criticism and an investigation into the medical handling of the incident. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis personally intervened on the pitch post-match, expressing deep concern for Awoniyi's welfare, which the club defended as an act of care rather than frustration over the game result. Medical experts highlighted the life-threatening nature of Awoniyi's injury, emphasizing the difficulty in diagnosing such trauma immediately. Awoniyi has since been brought out of the induced coma and is reportedly recovering well with his family by his side. The club has expressed shared frustration over the episode and is conducting an internal review to ensure player safety remains paramount.