Taiwo Awoniyi in Induced Coma After Emergency Surgery

Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma following emergency abdominal surgery.

The club confirm the 27-year-old’s condition is stable and not life-threatening. 

The medically induced coma is a precautionary measure to limit movement and maintain a steady heart rate as he recovers.

Awoniyi suffered a ruptured intestine after colliding with a goal post in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester.

The striker, who received lengthy treatment after the injury but then attempted to play on despite being in clear discomfort, required urgent abdominal surgery on Tuesday.

Awoniyi had been rushed to hospital on Monday evening after further investigations by Forest’s medical staff revealed just how serious his condition was.

Forest said Awoniyi was “recovering well so far” on Tuesday after his operation.

Source: Skysports