Taiwo Awoniyi, Nottingham Forest’s 27-year-old striker, has been placed in an induced coma following urgent surgery to treat a severe abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s, May 11, 2025, Premier League clash with Leicester City.
The injury occurred in the 88th minute when Awoniyi collided with the goalpost after coming on as a late substitute.
Despite initial treatment on the field and attempting to continue, the severity of his injury was later confirmed by medical staff, prompting immediate surgery on Monday night.
The induced coma is a medical measure to aid his recovery by limiting movement and stabilizing his heart rate. The club has reported that Awoniyi is “recovering well” as of Tuesday afternoon.
The incident sparked a strong reaction from Forest’s owner Evangelos Marinakis, who confronted the manager over the handling of the injury.
Nottingham Forest emphasized the situation as a reminder of the physical risks in football and the priority of player welfare
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