Nottingham Forest Striker Taiwo Awoniyi Undergoes Surgery After Post Collision
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Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has had "urgent" surgery on a serious abdominal injury sustained in last weekend's Premier League match with Leicester
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has had "urgent" surgery on a serious abdominal injury sustained in last weekend's Premier League match with Leicester, it was announced Tuesday. The Nigeria international, 27, collided with the post in the 88th minute of the 2-2 draw at the City Ground as he attempted to get on the end of a cross from Anthony Elanga while under challenge from the Foxes' Facundo Buonanotte. "The club can confirm Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone urgent surgery following an abdominal injury sustained during Sunday's match against Leicester City," said a Forest statement.
"Everyone at Nottingham Forest sends their best wishes to Taiwo.
"The club will provide further updates when appropriate."
Awoniyi, who joined Forest from Union Berlin in June 2022, had only been on the pitch for five minutes having come on as a late substitute for Ibrahim Sangare.
He tried to play on following prolonged treatment on the field, but the full extent of his injury was only discovered by medical staff on Monday.
The way Awoniyi's injury was dealt with during the game was cited by Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis as the reason why he stormed onto the pitch after the full-time whistle to confront head coach Nuno Espirito Santo.
