Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma after receiving intensive care surgery following a collision with a post during their 1-1 draw against Leicester City on May 11, 2025.
After the incident, the player sustained an abdominal injury and quickly underwent surgery, which could have resulted in fatality had medics not taken swift action.
The Premier League club have confirmed that the surgery took place, and Awoniyi is recovering well as medics work assiduously to ensure his full recovery.
According to Mail Sport, Awoniyi’s surgery was a success, although it’s a complex medical process, and he is expected to recover.
During the game, Elanga slid the ball across, and Awoniyi and Leicester forward Facundo Buonanotte flung themselves towards it.
Awoniyi got the final touch, the ball trickled wide, and both players collided with the post. The game was stopped for several minutes while they were treated.
After noticing the urgency of the injury, the striker was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The draw has placed Nottingham Forest’s hopes of securing a spot for the UEFA Champions League in jeopardy, as they lie in seventh position on the league table with 62 points, trailing Chelsea and Aston Villa.
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