Overview

• Taiwo Awoniyi sustained a ruptured intestine after colliding with a goalpost during Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw with Leicester City on May 11.
• The striker underwent emergency surgery on May 12 and was placed in an induced coma to stabilize his condition.
• Nottingham Forest announced on May 14 that Awoniyi is now awake, recovering well in the hospital, and surrounded by his family.
• The club has launched an internal investigation into its medical team’s decision to allow Awoniyi to continue playing after the injury occurred.
• Owner Evangelos Marinakis has publicly emphasized the club's commitment to player welfare, refuting claims that his post-match actions were related to dropped points.