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 striker Taiwo Awoniyi was placed in an induced coma on Tuesday following urgent surgery on a serious abdominal injury caused during last weekend’s match against Leicester City.

The Nottingham Forest forward collided with the goalpost in the 88th minute of his side's 2-2 draw against Leicester City on Sunday