Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma following the first phase of surgery on a serious abdominal injury. The Nigeria international, 27, underwent the procedure on Monday night after sustaining the injury from colliding with the post during a match against Leicester.

The Nottingham Forest forward collided with the goalpost in the 88th minute of his side's 2-2 draw against Leicester City on Sunday

Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi is in an induced coma following surgery for a severe abdominal injury sustained during a recent match.