Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi Undergoes Urgent Surgery After Serious Abdominal Injury

Taiwo Awoniyi, Nottingham Forest's striker, suffered a severe abdominal injury during a Premier League match against Leicester City, where he collided with a goalpost while attempting to reach a cross. Despite initially continuing to play after several minutes of treatment, the injury was serious enough to require urgent emergency surgery and placement in an induced coma due to the risk of life-threatening complications like a ruptured intestine and sepsis. Nottingham Forest confirmed he is recovering well following the surgery, but the club's owner expressed frustration over the medical staff's decision to let Awoniyi continue playing after the injury. Medical experts explained that gastrointestinal perforation from the impact allowed harmful substances to spread in the abdominal cavity, posing a high risk of death if not treated promptly. The incident sparked concern about player safety and the handling of the injury during the match.