BREAKING: Taiwo Awoniyi 'OUT of induced coma and recovering well' after undergoing urgent surgery

Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi is reportedly out of his induced coma and is recovering well. The forward underwent emergency surgery to help recover from an abdominal injury he sustained on Sunday.

The Nigerian had a procedure on Monday night, but his condition wasn't thought to be life threatening and the coma would help restrict his movement and regulate his heart rate. Awoniyi collided with a post during Forest's draw against the Foxes on Sunday and received several minutes of treatment before being allowed to return to action, but on Monday he was rushed to hospital.

The report that the second part of the procedure has now been completed, with Awoniyi's condition being monitored in hospital. He is awake after the surgery and is recovering with his family.

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The Nottingham outfit have also said the seriousness of Awoniyi’s injury proves owner Evangelos Marinakis storming on to the pitch after the match was more than validated - and took aim at the "fake news" which suggested he confronted boss Nuno Espirito Santo after two dropped points.

Many suggested that the Greek businessman was fuming that the team's hopes were damaged, but instead he was angered that his injured player was allowed to continue.

The club said in a statement: “At , this principle is not just policy for us; it is the deeply held belief and conviction of our owner. To Evangelos Marinakis, this isn’t just a football club - it’s family - and he instils that message in all of us.

“That is why he was so personally and emotionally invested in the situation that unfolded at the City Ground on Sunday. His reaction was one of deep care, responsibility, and emotional investment in one of our own. In moments like that he demonstrates his leadership, not just through words, but through action and presence.

They also added: “His deep frustration at seeing our player lying on the ground in severe pain - something no one with genuine care could ignore - triggered him to go onto the pitch."

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