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 underwent emergency Surgery Following an on-field Incident. According to BBC report, Awoniyi has been placed in a medically induced coma following abdominal surgery after a terrifying collision with the goalpost during his side’s 2-2 draw against Leicester City on Sunday.

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.