Awoniyi underwent emergency surgery to treat an abdominal injury. Medical staff prioritized his care and rushed him to the hospital for immediate attention.

The incident sparked a disagreement between Forest manager Nuno and the club's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, regarding the handling of Awoniyi's injury. Fortunately, this was not related to the game itself.

Awoniyi has made 32 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring two goals.