Awonih got off to a great start to the season but was hampered by injuries
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has said that Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi is still suffering from a minor injury but could feature in this weekend’s match against Aston Villa.< strong>Soccer Net
Awoniyi has been outstanding for Forest since joining the club last year. Unfortunately, that injury did him no good. The Nigerian striker got off to a strong start last season, but suffered an injury before the start of the year and was sidelined for more than three months. However, after his return, he finished the season on a high note, scoring six goals in the final four games, helping Tricky Trees stay in the Premier League.
He has been plagued by injuries since the beginning of this season. However, things came to a head just before the international break when he was sent off from the game just hours before kick-off against Crystal Palace.
The Super Eagles striker missed three weeks due to this injury. However, he returned to action last week against Liverpool, coming on as a substitute in the 68th minute.
Nottingham Forest welcome Aston Villa to the City Ground this weekend, but ahead of the game Cooper revealed that Awoniyi may not be able to play a key role in the match due to injury.
“Taiwo is a player we have to manage. He’s in a bit of a difficult situation due to injury. This is an ongoing project and will continue for some time,” according to the Nottingham Post. said Mr. Cooper.
“It’s more frustrating for him than anyone else. He was doing very well, but it really held him back
“Training his back has not been easy, but he is completely healthy. This will be a management process for some time.
“Let’s see if he’s available for the weekend. We hope it’s him, but it could go either way.”
“I don’t know if he will need surgery later, but his injury is not simple. The injury he had last year was also exacerbated. He sometimes spends his days being indifferent, which is annoying for him.
“This is something we have to deal with every day. He has good support from those around him in terms of the medical staff, so we hope he will be able to play more often. There is.”
Nottingham Forest are without a win in their last six games. They need a quick win to avoid falling into the relegation zone.
