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A leading medic has warned that former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi's injury could have been life-threatening after the Nottingham Forest star was placed into an induced coma.

The 27-year-old, who played for Liverpool earlier in his career, is currently on the mend in hospital following a frightening incident where he collided with a goalpost during Forest's 2-2 Premier League draw against Leicester, resulting in a ruptured intestine and necessitating immediate medical action.

Despite initially signalling his intention to continue playing post-collision, Awoniyi was swiftly removed from the field for urgent care.



Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis stepped onto the field after Sunday's game.

"He had surgery on Monday night and remains in hospital, with the rest of the procedure set to be completed on Wednesday which suggests he has had a multistage surgery to protect the intestines described above."

Forest released an emotional statement recognising the gravity of the injury as "a powerful reminder of the physical risks in the game, and why a player's health and well-being must always come first."

The club also robustly dismissed any criticism aimed at owner Evangelos Marinakis for his pitchside presence and apparent altercation with manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

Initially perceived as frustration over the match outcome, it was later clarified that Marinakis was actually seeking clarity on Awoniyi's condition due to confusion.

A statement from Forest read: "At Nottingham Forest, 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.

Let concern come before commentary.

"At Nottingham Forest, we believe the mental and physical well-being of our players and coaching staff must always take precedence - over media narratives, inflammatory judgements, and certainly over self-promotion