Taiwo Awoniyi underwent 'urgent surgery' on a ruptured intestine after colliding with a goal post in Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Sunday.

The Nottingham Forest striker was placed in an induced coma on Tuesday after colliding with a post during a Premier League match on Sunday

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma following the first phase of surgery on a serious abdominal injury. The Nigeria international, 27, underwent the procedure on Monday night after sustaining the injury from colliding with the post during a match against Leicester.