Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has said Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi could be available for next weekend’s English Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Awoniyi was ruled out of Forests’ 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Saturday due to concussion protocols.
The Nigeria international, who has managed just one goal in 19 Premier League appearances this season, was involved in a nasty collision towards the end of Forest’s midweek FA Cup win over Exeter City, in which he scored.
He also suffered a broken nose but has been undergoing the fitting of a protective mask to wear once he gets the go ahead to play. The protocols mean he is unable to feature for 12 days.
But Nuno is hopeful he will return for next Sunday’s trip to St. James’ Park.
“We didn’t have the clearance from the Premier League about the concussion protocols so he was not able to go in the squad,” Nuno was quoted on Nottingham Post. “I hope he will be OK for the next one.
“He is feeling fine, it is about making sure we follow the protocols. He was OK but we have to respect the protocols.”
