Major shock in the Premier League: Risk of death leads to induced coma
Nottingham Forest's Nigerian footballer Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a serious injury after colliding with the goalpost during the match against Leicester City. The 27-year-old player is currently receiving treatment in intensive care.
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In the English Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City, Nottingham Forest player Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a severe injury after colliding with the goalpost. Awoniyi, who sustained a serious abdominal injury due to the impact, was rushed to the hospital, where he was placed in an induced coma following surgery due to the risk of death.
HE WANTED TO CONTINUE
Immediately after the incident, it was reported that Awoniyi did not realize the severity of the situation and attempted to continue playing. However, after his pain increased, the footballer was taken off the pitch and transferred to the hospital. Following this development, Nottingham Forest had to finish the last 10 minutes of the match with 10 men.
Nottingham Forest Football Club issued a statement emphasizing that the health of their players comes above all else. Club owner Evangelos Marinakis criticized the medical team for allowing the player to continue the match and stated that he is questioning this decision.
It has been reported that Taiwo Awoniyi's injury is life-threatening and that his treatment is continuing in intensive care.