Nottingham Forest star Taiwo Awoniyi 'in induced coma' as update on urgent surgery given

Nottingham Forest star Taiwo Awoniyi has reportedly been placed in an 'induced coma' following his injury against Leicester over the weekend. The forward crashed into the post at the City Ground and received on-pitch treatment before attempting to continue.

It quickly became apparent that Awoniyi was unable to play through the pain and he was withdrawn. Forest confirmed on Tuesday that the Nigeria international has now undergone surgery, with the revealing that the procedure was on a serious abdominal injury which 'could have been life-threatening'.

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