
Taiwo Awoniyi
27-Year-Old
Nottingham Forest
Premier
OUT
Injury Abdomen
Est. Return 8/1/2025

Backup season ends in injury
Awoniyi (abdomen) ended his season with an injury, but played 26 times, of which he started three. From 10 shots in his 400 minutes, he only managed one goal.
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Awoniyi deputised for Chris Wood this season and only started on three occasions, with 86 minutes his biggest appearance in the 1-0 win over Manchester United. The Nigerian forward's only goal came in a late substitute appearance against Wolves, which finished 3-0. It was in this game that he took two shots for the only time in the Premier League this season. He also only created a chance in two of his Premier League games. His season ended horribly after a goalscoring opportunity ended with him ending up smashing into the post and injuring his abdomen.
Awoniyi deputised for Chris Wood this season and only started on three occasions, with 86 minutes his biggest appearance in the 1-0 win over Manchester United. The Nigerian forward's only goal came in a late substitute appearance against Wolves, which finished 3-0. It was in this game that he took two shots for the only time in the Premier League this season. He also only created a chance in two of his Premier League games. His season ended horribly after a goalscoring opportunity ended with him ending up smashing into the post and injuring his abdomen.
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Condition improving
Awoniyi (abdomen) is improving as he recovers from an abdominal surgery, per manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "He's much better. He's already been able to walk. The doctor has informed us that he's starting his normal life in terms of food, so he's much better,"
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To be discharged in five days
Awoniyi (abdomen) is expctced to remain in the hospital for five more days but is hopeful to be able to attend the season finale, accoridng to manager Nuno Espirito Santo, per Paul Taylor of The Athletic. He went to surgery, surgery went well, thank God. He is under observation now, but he is recovering. It has been very difficult because of the concern of the injury; the situation he went through. It's been very difficult, very difficult on us and on everybody. The concern of the injury that he had, the situation that he has been through, it's been hard on us. The information that we have is that at least five days he has to be there under observation, so that everything goes well."
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Out of induced coma
Awoniyi (abdomen) is out of an induced coma and recovering well with his family after undergoing urgent surgery following a serious abdominal injury suffered against Leicester on Sunday, reports Mike Keegan of Daily Mail.
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Set to complete surgery Wednesday
Awoniyi was put into an induced coma Tuesday as part of his surgery for a ruptured intestine, and is expected to finish the next part of surgery Wednesday, reports Mike Keegan of Daily Mail.
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Undergoes urgent surgery
Awoniyi underwent urgent surgery on Monday following an abdominal injury sustained during Sunday's match against Leicester, the club announced.
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West Ham showing interest
West Ham United are interested in making a move for Awoniyi, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Germany.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old striker has been limited to a secondary role with Nottingham Forest, and he wouldn't be opposed to a change of scenery. Plus, West Ham are in dire need to do something since they're missing several starters due to injuries.
The 27-year-old striker has been limited to a secondary role with Nottingham Forest, and he wouldn't be opposed to a change of scenery. Plus, West Ham are in dire need to do something since they're missing several starters due to injuries.