Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been put in an induced after suffering a severe injury to his abdomen.

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He collided with the post in the 88th minute of the 2-2 draw against Leicester at the City Ground on Sunday, May 12, as he attempted to get on the end of a cross from Anthony Elanga.

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Awoniyi's collision with the post ruptured his intestine which required urgent surgery.

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To expedite healing and prevent post surgery complications the player has been put into a coma. This approach helps restrict movement, regulate heart rate, and reduce stress on the body, allowing for a smoother healing process.

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He has already gone through the first phase of surgery on Monday night and remains in hospital, awaiting a second surgery set for Wednesday.

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However, the club on Tuesday, May 14 announced in a statementthat Awoniyi was “recovering well” following the operation.

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Parts of the statement also acknowledged the hazards associated with the game.

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“...a powerful reminder of the physical risks in the game and why a player’s health and wellbeing must always come first”.

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Awoniyi, a late substitute for Ibrahim Sangare on Sunday, received lengthy treatment on the pitch.

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Elanga was in an offside position when he collected the ball but the assistant referee did not raise their flag until after Awoniyi’s collision.

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When an immediate goalscoring opportunity is likely to occur, assistant referees are told to keep their flag down until the passage of play is complete.

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If a goal is scored, the incident can then be reviewed by the video assistant referee (VAR).

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Although this allows goals to be scored, critics say the protocol needlessly endangers players.

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Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis took to the field after the game to express his concern to manager Nuno Espirito Santo over how Awoniyi’s injury was handled.

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Marinakis is being kept updated on the forward’s condition.

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