Nottingham Forest’s head coach, Nuno Espírito Santo, has provided a positive update on the recovery of striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who underwent urgent surgery following a serious injury sustained during last Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City. Awoniyi suffered a ruptured intestine after a heavy collision with the goalpost in the second half of the Premier League match at the City Ground.
Despite the severity of the injury, the 27-year-old managed to continue playing before being taken to hospital, where he later underwent emergency surgery and was placed in an induced coma for treatment and observation.
Speaking at his press conference on Friday, Nuno confirmed that the operation had been successful, though Awoniyi remains under close medical supervision.
“The surgery went well, thank God,” Nuno said, according to The BBC. “He’s in observation now, I think he’s recovering, but we still have to wait for the doctors to allow visits.” Nuno also revealed that Awoniyi’s family is with him, and while the club remains concerned, they are positive about his recovery.
The incident has taken an emotional toll on the squad, who were visibly shaken by the injury to their teammate. “It has been very difficult on us and on everybody because of the concern of the injury that he had and the situation he went through,” Nuno added. “It has been hard on us.”
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Awoniyi has battled injuries throughout the season, and this latest setback comes at a critical time as Forest prepares for their upcoming fixtures in the Premier League run-in. While the club has not placed a timeframe on his return, Nuno is hopeful that Awoniyi will be well enough to reunite with his teammates in the near future.
Taiwo Awoniyi(photo credit: Getty images)
The Forest manager’s update will come as a relief to fans, who were deeply concerned about Awoniyi’s welfare following the incident. The striker’s contributions will be crucial in the final stretch of the season, and his absence could potentially impact the team’s chances of achieving their goals.
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Taiwo Awoniyi continues his recovery and the Forest squad will be hoping for a speedy return to full fitness for their talented striker. Nuno’s positive update and the player’s determination will undoubtedly inspire the team to push forward and secure a strong finish to the season.
In the meantime, the club and fans will be sending their best wishes to Awoniyi for a full and speedy recovery.
With Awoniyi’s recovery progressing well, Forest can focus on their upcoming fixtures, knowing that their star striker is in good hands. The team’s next match is expected to be a crucial one, and Nuno will be assessing his options carefully to ensure that Forest can secure the points they need to achieve their goals.
