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NOTTINGHAM Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi is out of an induced coma and recovering well after his urgent abdominal surgery. The striker ruptured his intestine after colliding with the goalpost during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester and was rushed to surgery on Monday.Awoniyi ruptured his intestine after a collision with a goalpost against Leicester on SundayCredit: PAHead coach Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed that Awoniyi is recovering wellCredit: PAForest owner Evangelos Marinakis was among many frustrated at how the situation was handledCredit: AFPHe was put in an induced coma to regulate his heart rate and restrict his movement but head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed that he is now doing well.He said in Friday’s press conference ahead of Sunday’s away clash with West Ham: “He went to surgery and surgery went well, thank God.”He is on observation now. He is recovering. We are concerned but we are positive.”It has been very difficult on us and on everybody.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThere was outrage over the in-match handling of Awoniyi’s injury as the club’s owner Evangelos Marinakis came on to the field to voice his frustrations on the matter.SunSport understands that he is set to launch an investigation into the incident.The striker was allowed to continue playing despite his obvious pain and many blamed the ill-fitting offside rules for the injury occurring.Forest said in a statement: “The truth of the matter is there was no confrontation with Nuno or with others, either on the pitch or inside the stadium.Most read in Football”There was only shared frustration between all of us that the medical team should never have allowed the player to continue.”Nuno Espirito Santo argues with Nottingham Forest owner on City Ground pitch moments after disastrous drawFootball’s offside rules are again being scrutinised as Awoniyi’s awful collision could have been prevented if play was stopped earlier.Anthony Elanga was in a clear offside position when he released the pass that Awoniyi was chasing when he got hurt.It was not flagged and play was allowed to continue, leading to the incident.This is due to an IFAB rule which states delaying the flag is ‘only permissible in a very clear attacking situation when a player is about to score a goal or has a clear run into/towards the opponents’ penalty area.’The rule, introduced in 2021, favours the run of play by directing the linesman to keep their flag down if there is any element of doubt over the offside position.This allows offside technology to make the tight call instead of the fallible human eye and prevents onside goals be wrongly ruled out.Frustration arises, however, when obvious offsides are not called and players get injured in runs of play that should have been stopped earlier.Speaking on Ref Watch, Stephen Warnock said: “Surely common sense has to kick into gear at some point.”If it’s two or three yards [offside] and something in your mind is thinking, ‘is it offside or isn’t it? I’m not so sure here’. Then keep your flag down, I understand that.”But that? Just put your flag up.”Read More on The SunAwoniyi will be kept in hospital for observation for at least five days.Nuno hopes that he will be able to return to Forest’s training ground after that to see the players and staff.Awoniyi will stay in hospital for observation for five days minimum after surgeryCredit: Getty More

NOTTINGHAM FOREST star Taiwo Awoniyi is out of his induced coma, according to reports.The striker, 27, was forced to undergo surgery following an abdominal injury suffered against Leicester on Sunday.Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone urgent surgeryCredit: PAAwoniyi, 27, is reportedly ‘recovering well’Credit: GettyAwoniyi required urgent medical attention after crashing into the post during the 2-2 draw.Following the first part of his emergency surgery on Monday, the Nigerian was placed in an induced coma.Awoniyi subsequently underwent part two of his operation earlier today, and according to the Mail is now out of his coma and “recovering well”.Nottingham Forest are set to launch an internal investigation into their medical team’s handling of Awoniyi’s injury.MORE ON NOTTINGHAM FORESTThe forward received lengthy treatment on the pitch following the incident, but was subsequently allowed to continue playing.Awoniyi was then finally forced to go off, with further assessments determining that he would have to go under the knife.SunSport revealed earlier tonight that Forest chief Evangelos Marinakis is furious with how Awoniyi’s injury was handled.The Greek tycoon is set to have experienced club doctor Dr Prithish Shyam Narayan quizzed, along with club medics and coachesMost read in FootballFollowing the final whistle on Sunday, Marinakis entered the pitch and confronted boss Nuno Espirito Santo.A Forest statement subsequently read: “The seriousness of Taiwo Awoniyi’s injury is a powerful reminder of the physical risks in the game and why a player’s health and well-being must always come first.Nuno Espirito Santo argues with Nottingham Forest owner on City Ground pitch moments after disastrous draw”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 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. His reaction was one of deep care, responsibility and emotional investment in one of our own.”He didn’t just see it as an isolated incident, but something that reflected the values and unity of the entire team.”In moments like that he demonstrates his leadership, not just through words, but through action and presence.”When he saw our player clearly in discomfort it became increasingly difficult for him to stay on the sidelines.”It was instinctive, human, and a reflection of just how much this team and its people mean to him. He would do the same again if such an unfortunate event were ever to reoccur.”There was no confrontation, with Nuno or others, either on the pitch or inside the stadium. There was only shared frustration between all of us that the medical team should never have allowed the player to continue.” More

NOTTINGHAM FOREST are set to launch an internal investigation into their medical team’s handling of Taiwo Awoniyi’s horror injury on Sunday.The 27-year-old Nigerian striker remains in hospital, in an induced coma, after having surgery to repair a ruptured intestine on Monday.Nottingham Forest will launch an internal investigation after Taiwo Awoniyi’s injuryForest owner Evangelos Marinakis was furious with the way the medical team handled Awoniyi’s injuryAwoniyi suffered severe abdominal injuries when he collided with a post during his side’s 2-2 draw with Leicester City.Surgeons took the decision to stabilise Awoniyi’s condition by placing him in an induced coma, which will help restrict his movement and regulate his heart rate.However, Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is still fuming at how the stricken striker was allowed to continue playing by the club’s medics and coaches.SunSport understands the Greek tycoon has ordered a comprehensive internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding that controversial decision.Read More on FootballForest’s vastly experienced club doctor Dr Prithish Shyam Narayan will be quizzed along with club medics and coaches, so that Forest get a precise picture and understanding of what happened on Sunday.Marinakis was so incensed at Awoniyi’s plight he raced onto the pitch at full-time to quiz manager Nuno Espirito Santo.Now he wants answers before deciding if any further action is required.In a hard-hitting statement issued by Forest on Monday, the club made it clear it will not tolerate any player being endangered.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt said: “The seriousness of Taiwo Awoniyi’s injury is a powerful reminder of the physical risks in the game and why a player’s health and well-being must always come first.”This principle is not just policy for us, it is the deeply held conviction of our owner.”The statement went on to seemingly criticise the club’s own medics when it concluded: “There was only shared frustration between all of us that the medical team should never have allowed the player to continue.” More