The club has confirmed that Awoniyi underwent the surgery and is now receiving rest and care. The team sends its best wishes to the player and will provide further updates on his condition when possible.

Forest's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, expressed his concern about the handling of the injury, feeling that the medical staff should have done more to prevent the player from continuing to play despite the severity of the injury. He acknowledged that the incident was a result of the team's passion and commitment to the game.