Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo said on Friday that the situation for Taiwo Awoniyi was “positive” after the striker was placed in an induced coma following emergency surgery for an abdominal injury.
The 27-year-old Nigeria international was hospitalized on Monday after a collision with the goalpost during a 2-2 draw against Leicester the day before.
“He went to surgery, surgery went well, thank God,” Nuno said. “He is under observation now, but he is recovering. We still have to wait for the doctors to allow visits.
“We are concerned but it is positive. It has been very difficult because of the concern of the injury, the situation he went through.
“It’s been very difficult, very difficult on us and on everybody, the concern of the injury that he had, the situation that he entered through, it’s been hard on us.”
The draw against Leicester left Forest, who face West Ham on Sunday, in seventh place with two matches left to play.
They have already secured a spot in European competition but now face slim odds of finishing in the top five, which would qualify them for next season’s Champions League.
What you should know
Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery for an abdominal injury sustained during a match.
Though placed in an induced coma, Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo says the situation is “positive,” and the team remains hopeful about his recovery.
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