Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has reportedly been placed into an induced coma following “urgent” surgery for a serious abdominal injury suffered during a Premier League match over the weekend.

Nottingham Forest star Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in induced coma after surgery. The Nigerian was injured in his team's Premier League match against Leicester.

Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi is currently in an induced coma receiving medical treatment following an urgent operation. The footballer was injured during the final moments of Forest's 2-2 draw against Leicester over the weekend.