Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has disclosed that Taiwo Awoniyi is facing another injury setback, indicating the strikerโs ongoing struggle with fitness issues following a challenging previous season.
Awoniyi, 27, was notably absent from Forestโs inaugural pre-season match against Chesterfield last Saturday due to a calf injury confirmed by Santo.
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โHe had an issue during the first training session of the week. Weโll have to monitor his recovery,โ Santo stated in remarks reported by Nottingham Post. โUnfortunately, he wasnโt available for todayโs game. Hopefully, he wonโt be sidelined for an extended period during pre-season. This period is crucial for all players, particularly Taiwo.โ
Awoniyi, who battled fitness concerns throughout the previous campaign, has emerged as a focal point of concern for Santo as Forest prepares for the upcoming season.