What steps Taiwo Awoniyi has taken this summer to be fit for next season with Nottingham Forest

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Nottingham Forest have reported back to pre-season training ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

The Reds were spotted checking in at Wilford Lane yesterday as things got started in preparation for 2024/25.

Forest scraped to survival by the skin of their teeth during the last campaign and Nuno Espirito Santo will hope for better this time around.

For a number of players, the pre-season campaign will represent a chance for them to prove themselves ahead of the competitive games.

Forest have one player who has abandoned his personal plans this summer and has instead embarked on rigorous training to prepare as best he can.

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What Taiwo Awoniyi has said ahead of pre-season training

Last season was such a frustrating one for Awoniyi. He began the season fit but then required groin surgery and kept breaking down.

In total he managed just 23 appearances, scoring six goals and claiming three assists across the campaign.

Forest would love to have him fit for longer periods of the season though and he’s extremely useful on his day.

Now, Nigerian journalist Oluwashina Okeleji has shared what Awoniyi has been doing this summer – and also shared a quote from him on his injuries.

He posted on X: “#NFFC striker Taiwo Awoniyi swapped party islands for Nigeria to recharge and give to the community during the off-season.

“The Super Eagle returned to Europe to step up his fitness ahead of Forest’s pre-season this week.

“Awoniyi admits: “I listen more to my body now.”

Forest need Awoniyi to stay fit this season

The Reds could seriously do with Chris Wood and a new striker signing to take some of the burden away from Awoniyi.

Last season Wood did that with aplomb but he’s not getting any younger and a new striker would make sense.

No player ever chooses to be injured by Awoniyi’s groin does seem to be a real cause for concern for Forest.

He’s injured it a number of times since signing for Forest for around £18 million back in the summer of 2022 and it’s time it gets sorted.

Awoniyi brings a whole different feel to the team when he plays and Espirito Santo would dearly love to have him available.

It would appear that Awoniyi has left no stone unturned and the next season could be a big one for the 26-year-old at Forest.