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Liverpool loanee Awoniyi reflects on his near-death experience after head collision

On-loan Liverpool forward Taiwo Awoniyi has recollected his near-death experience after a head collision in Mainz clash against Augsburg.

The Nigerian forward lasted only for 17 minutes in the encounter before he was forced off after colliding with Augsburg centre-back Felix Udoakhai.

Awoniyi was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he spent a night, and after a test was carried out it was revealed he suffered a severe concussion.

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The striker revealed the observations and findings of the doctors, who attended to him, as well as their advice for him on how to handle a similar situation in the future.