House arrest still in effect for Taiwo Awoniyi following his coma wake-up
Kick back and dive into the latest on Taiwo Awoniyi's health - the Nottingham Forest striker who's been through the ringer following a ferocious clash with the post. After enduring two operations and an induced coma, he's now wide awake and communicating with his dearest. But fear not, Forest fans, his recovery process is still under tight medical supervision.
Nuno Espirito Santo, Forest's big boss, cautiously reported the news with a sigh of relief, "Luckily, the ops went smooth, he's being monitored, but he's on the mend." Awoniyi's crushing collision with the post during the 2:2 Premier League skirmish against Leicester City left him with a ruptured bowel, landing him in the hospital for emergency surgery. As reported by BBC, this unfortunate incident unfolded[1].
After the surgeries, Awoniyi awoke and has been engaging with his family. Nevertheless, the Nigerian sensation is expected to spend additional days in the hospital before celebrating true freedom. Santo admitted that no visiting hours have been granted by the doctors yet, saying, "We're worried, but it's looking better. The past days have been tough because of the extent of his injuries and the situation he's been in."
Awoniyi had a rather eye-catching career, playing for FSV Mainz 05 from 2019 to 2020 and Union Berlin from 2020 to 2022. But his journey took a sour turn during the league duel when he sought to connect with a cross and slammed into the post. The 27-year-old was taken off in the 83rd minute, and the accident struck only moments later. Awoniyi returned to the field temporarily after a brief respite, but his health was visibly deteriorating.
In the wake of the match, Evangelos Marinakis, Forest's owner, sprinted onto the pitch and went toe-to-toe with Espirito Santo. Marinakis later soothed nerves by explaining his actions as a mere outburst of frustration over the medical team's misjudgment regarding Awoniyi's readiness to play. The team released an official statement indicating there had been "shared discontent" towards the medical staff for their decision, stating, "They should've never let the player step onto the pitch again."[3]
Stay tuned as we keep you updated on Awoniyi's continued recovery. Here's hoping he'll charm the turf once again soon and embark on fresh victories that would bring a smile to the faces of Forest fans far and wide.
Sources:1. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/604218242. https://www.ntv.de/sport/fussball/nottingham-forest/plus-plus-notts-manager-nuno-desillusioniert-ueber-tammy-abraham-tauwetter-soon-latend-new-info-about-awoniyi-after-serious-injury-20348770.html3. https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/nottingham-forest-penalty-shootout-3649272
Football | Premier League
While football enthusiasts worldwide are engrossed in the exciting matches of European leagues, the fans of the Premier League, including Nottingham Forest, are united in their fervent hopes for a speedy recovery for their star player, Taiwo Awoniyi. Despite his recent grueling battle with injuries following an unfortunate incident during a Premier League skirmish, the Nigerian sensation's determination to return to the field is evident.
