Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is out from an induced coma after undergoing surgery to repair a serious abdominal injury, according to reports in England.
Awoniyi had the first part of the surgery on Monday after sustaining a ruptured intestine during a match. As part of the procedure, he was placed in an induced coma on Tuesday to allow medical staff monitor his condition. The second stage of the operation, which involves closing the wound, was successfully carried out on Wednesday.
“Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi has woken from an induced coma after undergoing surgery to repair a serious abdominal injury.
“Having had the first part of the surgery on Monday, he spent Tuesday in an induced coma as medical staff monitored his progress as part of the procedure.
“Awoniyi underwent the second stage of the operation, including closing the wound, on Wednesday – a process that was successful,” the report stated.
He got injured when he attempted to get on the end of a cross by winger Anthony Elanga which resulted in him colliding with the post in a 2-2 Premier League draw against Leicester City at the City Ground.