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Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma after undergoing urgent surgery for a serious abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Leicester.
According to The Independent, Awoniyi collided with the goalpost late in the game, which led to the injury. He received treatment on the pitch but continued to play before the extent of the injury became clear. Surgery was conducted on Monday evening, and while the injury is not considered life-threatening, the coma has been induced to aid his recovery.
In a statement released by Nottingham Forest on Monday, the club emphasized the seriousness of Awoniyi’s injury, calling it a reminder of the physical risks in football. The club also underscored the importance of player welfare. “The seriousness of Awoniyi’s injury is a powerful reminder of the physical risks in the game and why a player’s health and well-being must always come first,” the statement read.
Awoniyi’s injury has also brought renewed scrutiny to Premier League regulations concerning offside situations, especially when a goal-scoring opportunity occurs despite an offside player. The club expressed concern over the decision to allow the game to continue after Awoniyi’s injury.
Forest’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, was visibly emotional after the incident and confronted head coach Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitch. The club defended Marinakis’ actions, clarifying that there was no confrontation, but rather shared concern for the player’s health. “In moments like that he demonstrates his leadership, not just through words, but through action and presence,” the statement explained, reinforcing the sense of unity and care within the club.
The club has called for restraint from public figures, urging them to avoid spreading misinformation or engaging in hasty judgment. Their statement concluded with a plea for more respect for player welfare.
This article was updated 1 month ago