NOTTINGHAM FOREST announced Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering “well so far” after undergoing “urgent surgery”.
Awoniyi, 27, suffered a horrific abdominal injury during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester in the Premier League at City Ground and was rushed to hospital on Monday.
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The striker crashed into the post on 87 minutes after trying to convert a brilliant pass from Anthony Elanga on the right flank.
But following several minutes of treatment the Nigeria international returned to action.
Forest told SunSport that was what led to owner Evangelos Marinakis’ furious confrontation with manager Nuno Espírito Santo at full-time.
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