The serious abdominal injury Taiwo Awoniyi sustained in Nottingham Forest's Premier League draw against Leicester is the latest setback in a career which has seen the forward overcome numerous hurdles to pursue his top flight dream.
Awoniyi is currently in an induced coma and receiving intensive care following 'urgent' surgery following the injury Mail Sport revealed could have been life-threatening.
The Nottingham Forest striker crashed into a post during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Leicester and, following several minutes of treatment, returned to action before being taken off.
Mail Sport understands that the initial signs are that the surgery has been a success.