Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi was yesterday placed in an induced coma following urgent surgery on a serious abdominal injury caused during last weekend’s match against Leicester City.

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is in an induced coma after undergoing surgery on a serious abdominal injury, according to British media reports.

A Premier League player was placed into an induced coma after he had to undergo surgery on an abdominal injury that was deemed “urgent,” various outlets reported on Tuesday.