A report by The Athletic has claimed that Taiwo Awoniyi is nearing a Nottingham Forest return. The striker hasn’t featured for the Reds since scoring the winner in a 1-0 win over Southampton in January.
Forest have an injury list that is far from ideal. Several players are nursing problems at the moment and on Saturday, Brennan Johnson became the latest to be added to the list.
The 21-year-old came off straight away after signalling to the bench that he had done something to his groin. Steve Cooper confirmed afterwards that he will need a scan.
Forest will have everything crossed that it’s not too serious. The Reds desperately need their nine-goal star and the club’s Premier League existence could depend on his injury problem.
Awoniyi’s return could therefore offer a timely boost. He was just starting to adapt to life in the Premier League and his goal against Southampton was his fifth for the Reds.
The 23-year-old was starting to be a real menace playing as a left-sided forward. His groin injury came at an awful time for the Reds and they desperately need him back quickly.
Awoniyi was brilliant for Union Berlin last season. He was called ‘excellent’ by a Bundesliga pundit during the campaign and Forest could dearly do with him back as quickly as possible.
Awoniyi nearing a return and it can’t come quick enough
The Reds striker proved himself to be a massive player before his injury. He helped Forest to their first away win of the campaign but then a cruel injury blow struck and he’s not been seen since.
Awoniyi is slowly but surely getting into his stride in the Premier League. He is a real trier and gives his all every single time he’s called upon by Steve Cooper.
Forest now desperately need their talisman back. His return can’t come soon enough and the Reds will hope that he’s back on the pitch extremely soon.
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