Taiwo Awoniyi Releases First Statement Days After Waking Up From Induced Coma
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo provided an update on Friday, saying the striker would remain at the hospital for some days.
And on Sunday afternoon, Awoniyi shared a statement thanking his teammates for lifting his spirits with their affection.
He wrote on Instagram:
"This season has been one of the most difficult of my career but through it all, I have felt the love.
"With the grace of God, I am grateful to still be here, to still be fighting, to still be smiling, and to be in good spirits.
"To my teammates, coaches, staff and the entire Forest family, thank you for your well wishes, seeing you all on your visit to the hospital lifted my spirits more than words can say."
Nottingham Forest are still jostling for a ticket to Europe next term as they take on West Ham United and Chelsea in their final two matches of the season.
Awoniyi, who continues to recover, will not take part in any of the matches, but he has sent his wishes to his teammates.
He added:
"Wishing the boys the very best in these last two games, keep believing and keep pushing.
"I'm with you all the way and I can't wait to be back out there with the boys doing what I love.
"To my family, friends and football fans, thank you for the support, and to everyone back home in Nigeria who has checked in on me, prayed for me and left kind words, thank you.
"I see them. I feel them. And I carry them with me every day as I recover."
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Legit.ng earlier reported that doctors explained that the induced coma was necessary to restrict Awoniyi’s movement, regulate his heart rate, and facilitate ventilation as the Nigerian forward’s body begins the healing process.
According to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), an induced coma is not a treatment but a necessary step for critical care, especially when ventilation is needed.
Fans across the world have joined in sending their prayers and well-wishes to the star as he recovers from this latest setback
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