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.

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.

Taiwo Awoniyi is set to undergo a second procedure on Wednesday, and is "recovering well" despite the medically-induced coma.

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Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed that Nigerian striker, Taiwo Awoniyi is making progress with his recovery following a life-threatening surgery to treat an abdominal injury.

The Nigeria international sustained the injury late in the 2-2 draw at the City Ground, after colliding with the post.