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“It is a serious injury” – Forest boss Espirito Santo unsure of Taiwo Awoniyi’s imminent return amid relegation battle

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has provided an update on Taiwo Awoniyi’s injury status as they navigate through a challenging relegation battle in the English Premier League, as reported Soccernet.ng.

Awoniyi has faced setbacks this season due to a groin surgery aimed at addressing a persistent issue. Despite making a comeback in January, he has struggled to regain full fitness, leading to intermittent appearances.

Unfortunately, another injury has sidelined Awoniyi, forcing him to miss recent Super Eagles friendlies against Ghana and Mali, as well as the upcoming matches for Forest.

Speaking ahead of the Crystal Palace clash, Nuno expressed concern over Awoniyi’s injury, describing it as serious and a significant setback for the team.

“He is doing treatment. It is a serious injury, unfortunately,” Nuno said. “It is a big blow for us because he had just come back [from an injury spell]. The importance of Taiwo is huge. He gives us another option.”

Looking ahead, with Nigeria set to participate in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic in June, Nuno could not specify a return date for Awoniyi but remains hopeful of his availability before the season ends.

“I don’t know exactly how long he will be out for, but I am positive we are going to see him again this season. He will definitely miss these two games.” Nuno added.

Awoniyi’s impact has been notable whenever he returns from injury, and there’s optimism that his return to form could aid Forest in their battle against relegation.

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Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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