Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been brought out of an induced coma following emergency surgery for a serious abdominal injury. Awoniyi suffered the injury during 2-2 Premier League draw against Leicester City at the City Ground on Sunday.<\/p>
The Nigerian international collided with the goalpost in the dying minutes of the match while chasing a potential winner for Forest. Though he initially received prolonged medical attention on the pitch. Despite being clearly in discomfort, Awoniyi returned to the pitch and continued to play for the remainder of the game. Awoniyi’s injury occurred in a move which was later on flagged for offside, with match officials allowing play to continue under standard VAR protocol.<\/p>
Medical evaluations revealed that Awoniyi had sustained a ruptured intestine, prompting immediate surgical intervention. The operation was carried out in two stages. The initial procedure was done on Monday, followed by a second on Wednesday to close the wound. Between these stages, he was placed in an induced coma to aid recovery and manage his vital functions, including stabilizing his heart rate.<\/p>