Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone “urgent” surgery on an injury that was the subject of a heavily debated on-field discussion between the club’s manager and owner after a Premier League game at the weekend.

A Premier League player was placed into an induced coma after he had to undergo surgery on an abdominal injury that was deemed “urgent,” various outlets reported on Tuesday.

Nottingham Forest have put out a statement on the club's official website following the injury sustained by forward Taiwo Awoniyi and the subsequent on-pitch outburst from owner Evangelos Marinakis moments after Sunday's draw with Leicester City.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST announced Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering “well so far” after undergoing “urgent surgery”. Awoniyi, 27, suffered a horrific abdominal injury during

Forest have secured European qualification for the first time in 30 years, but Sunday's draw didn't feel like a celebration

With five teams qualifying for Champions League play in the Premier League due to their performance in European competition, things have gotten tight with the top seven all in the mix for a place. The first two places of Liverpool and Arsenal seem just about set,

Nottingham Forests Champions League chase is still in their hands; a big-spending summer is ahead but qualification could boost that and has implications on Evangelos Marinakis role. Watch Forest vs Leicester live on Sky Sports Premier League from 1pm on Sunday;

In a major boost for those at the City Ground, one Nottingham Forest target is now reportedly keen to complete a move this summer with Evangelos Marinakis also pushing to get a deal done.Nottingham Forest's UCL run-inWhilst one win in their last five Premier League games should ignite plenty of concern around the City Ground,