Awoniyi injury: How long will Nigeria and Nottingham Forest star be out & which games will he miss?
Nottingham Forest’s quest to avoid relegation from the English topflight suffered a significant setback when Taiwo Awoniyi sustained an injury. The Nigerian forward missed Saturday’s crucial 1-1 draw against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road due to the knock he suffered earlier.
As a result, Nottingham Forest will have to navigate through the remainder of the 2023-24 season without the services of the former Liverpool and Union Berlin player. Soccernet.ng provides updates on the duration of Awoniyi’s absence and the matches he is likely to miss.
According to Forest’s manager Nuno Espirito Santo, Awoniyi’s injury is a major setback for the team. Awoniyi had recently recovered from a groin injury that had sidelined him during the Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria finished as runners-up under Jose Peseiro’s management.
Santo expressed his concerns to the media, stating, “He had an issue during the week. It’s a significant setback for us, I cannot ascertain the duration of his absence.”
Media reports suggest that Awoniyi might be unavailable for the fixtures in April. Given his impact on the team, his absence could be keenly felt, depending on the severity and duration of his injury.
Awoniyi has contributed six goals in 17 Premier League appearances this season, trailing only behind Chris Wood of New Zealand, who has scored nine goals, while Anthony Elanga has netted five times.
Although Awoniyi’s absence will be notable, Nottingham Forest possesses other players capable of stepping up to fill the void left by his injury.
