Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi placed in an induced coma

Forest said earlier on Tuesday that the seriousness of Awoniyi’s injury validated owner Evangelos Marinakis storming on to the pitch following the 2-2 draw with Leicester.

Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi and Leicester City's Facundo Buonanotte collide with the goal post. Pic: Jacob King/PA Wire.

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.