Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma after undergoing "urgent" surgery on an abdominal injury, according to multiple reports.

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma to aid his recovery from urgent abdominal surgery, the PA news agency understands. 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 was yesterday placed in an induced coma following urgent surgery on a serious abdominal injury caused during last weekend’s match against Leicester City.