Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is in an induced coma after undergoing the first phase of surgery on a serious abdominal injury.

The Nigeria international underwent a procedure on Monday night, having suffered a serious injury during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester.

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma to help his recovery from urgent abdominal surgery, according to reports on Tuesday. Forest had said on Tuesday afternoon that Awoniyi was "recovering well".