Taiwo Awoniyi underwent 'urgent surgery' on a ruptured intestine after colliding with a goal post in Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Sunday.

The Nigerian striker suffered the injury after he collided with the goal frame during Sunday's match against Leicester

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is set to be brought out of an induced coma on Wednesday, according to The Guardian, after undergoing an “urgent” abdominal procedure following a frightening injury suffered during a game on Sunday.