Taiwo Awoniyi - hamstring

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi (27) is once again sidelined after picking up a hamstring injury during the club’s recent clash with Manchester United. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo revealed after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa (5 April) that the Nigerian forward had felt discomfort in his hamstring during the United game, prompting his absence from the Villa fixture.

“Taiwo felt a hamstring during the Manchester United game,” Nuno explained in his post-match press conference. “I am sorry I did not tell you that. But we have to assess him day-by-day.” (source: Paul, Taylor, The Athletic)

The club is currently awaiting the results of a scan to determine the full extent of the hamstring issue.

Update Thursday 10 April 2025

In the pre-match press conference ahead of the Nottingham Forest vs Everton fixture on 12 April, coach Nuno Espírito Santo addressed the fitness of his forwards, who are currently struggling with physical issues.

🎙️| Espírito Santo 'Yeah, we're still assessing them... They are really struggling with some problems, some small, some [bigger]. We have to assess them; we have one more day.' 'We're hopeful on all of them... it can be all of them, it can be none. It depends on how they recover and how they feel.'

Update Friday 18 April 2025

🎙️| Nuno Espirito Santo "He was not with the group and are still carrying some problems,’ he said on Thursday. ‘We have to assess them. It is going to be day by day." (Source: Nottingham Forest"