Nottingham Forest reportedly expect Taiwo Awoniyi to make a 'full recovery' after the striker was placed into an induced coma.
The forward collided with a post on Sunday as his side drew 2-2 with Leicester City.
It emerged late on Tuesday night that Awoniyi had been placed into an induced coma, with Sky Sports saying the 27-year-old had suffered a ruptured intestine.
Fortunately, however, the Guardian say that Forest are expecting their player to make a 'full recovery'.
Nottingham Forest reportedly expect Taiwo Awoniyi to make a 'full recovery' after the striker was placed into an induced coma
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It's claimed that the striker is likely to be brought out of an induced coma at some point on Wednesday after undergoing 'urgent' surgery.
However, it's unclear when the marksman will be discharged from hospital.
Forest have enjoyed a stellar season under Nuno Espirito Santo, with the club still in the mix when it comes to securing Champions League football for next term.
Sunday's draw with Leicester means they're seventh in the standings - while they're just a point away from Chelsea in fifth.
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Forest have matches against West Ham and the Blues left to play.
Should they win both of them, it's possible they'll be playing some of the biggest teams on the planet at the City Ground next term.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis stormed onto the field after his side dropped points.
The 57-year-old was seen directing his fury towards manager Nuno Espirito Santo, which prompted a backlash from several pundits - including Gary Neville.
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Taiwo Awoniyi collided with a post during Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw with Leicester on Sunday
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Forest have, however, since released a statement defending their owner for his antics - with concern for Awoniyi behind his decision.
"The seriousness of Taiwo Awoniyi's injury is a powerful reminder of the physical risks in the game and why a player's health and well-being must always come first," the statement read.
"This principle is not just policy for us, it is the deeply held belief and conviction of our owner.
"To Evangelos Marinakis, this isn't just a club, it's family, and he instils that message in all of us.
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"That is why he was so personally and emotionally invested in the situation. His reaction was one of deep care, responsibility and emotional investment in one of our own.
"He didn't just see it as an isolated incident, but something that reflected the values and unity of the entire team.
"In moments like that he demonstrates his leadership, not just through words, but through action and presence.
"When he saw our player clearly in discomfort it became increasingly difficult for him to stay on the sidelines.
"It was instinctive, human, and a reflection of just how much this team and its people mean to him. He would do the same again if such an unfortunate event were ever to reoccur.
Taiwo Awoniyi has scored one Premier League goal for Nottingham Forest this season
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"There was no confrontation, with Nuno or others, either on the pitch or inside the stadium. There was only shared frustration between all of us that the medical team should never have allowed the player to continue.
"In light of this, we urge former coaches and players, and other public figures in the game, to resist the urge to rush to judgment and fake news online, especially when they do not have the full facts and context.
"Baseless and ill-informed outrage for the purposes of personal social-media traction serves no one, least of all the injured player.
"We call on these influential voices to show the same respect for player welfare that they often demand from others.
"Let concern come before commentary."
