Thank God. I've been refreshing my phone every 20 minutes since Sunday's match, and finally some positive news has emerged about Taiwo Awoniyi's condition.
What the hell happened?
For those who missed teh horrifying moment (and I wish I had), Forest's Nigerian striker collided violently with the goalpost during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Leicester. The 27-year-old forward immediately required urgent medical attention for what turned out to be a serious abdominal injury.
I was watching with my dad, a lifelong Forest supporter, and I've rarely seen him that shaken during a match. "That doesn't look good," he muttered, already reaching for his phone to text his mates in the supporters' group.
From surgery to induced coma
The situation escalated quickly. Awoniyi was rushed to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. The severity became clear when reports emerged that doctors had placed him in an induced coma following the procedure.
Terrifying stuff.
The entire Forest community has been holding its collective breath since Sunday afternoon. My WhatsApp has been blowing up with fellow fans sharing whatever scraps of information they could find. Some of it reliable, some... not so much.
Light at the end of a very dark tunnel
Now, according to reporting from the Mail, there's finally some positive news to share. Awoniyi has apparently emerged from his induced coma and is "recovering well" with family by his side.
I spent £120 on my ticket for next weekend's match, and honestly, I couldn't care less about the result now. Just seeing the team acknowledge their teammate's recovery will be worth every penny.
Remember 2022?
This isn't the first time Awoniyi has faced adversity. Back in 2022, he struggled with injuries after his £17.5 million move from Union Berlin. But he fought back brilliantly last season, becoming a crucial part of Forest's survival campaign.
The lad's a fighter. Always has been.
What happens next...
This story is still developing, and we'll likely learn more details in the coming days about his long-term prognosis. The club has been understandably tight-lipped about specific medical details, which is absolutely the right approach.
For now, the entire football community – not just Forest supporters – can breathe a little easier knowing Awoniyi has cleared this first massive hurdle.
My cousin (a Derby fan... we don't talk much during derby week) even messaged me asking for updates. Football rivalries mean nothing when a player's health is at stake.
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