Nuno Espirito Santo has delivered a timely injury update on Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi.
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo is optimistic about Taiwo Awoniyi's return after the Nigerian forward missed their 2-1 defeat to Fulham.
Awoniyi suffered a broken nose in Forest's previous game against Exeter and was absent from the matchday squad against Fulham.
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According to Nuno, the club had not received clearance from the Premier League for Awoniyi to participate due to concussion protocols.
"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 explained.
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However, the forest boss is hopeful that Awoniyi will be available for their next game.
"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."
Forest will be eager to have Awoniyi back for their next Premier League fixture against Newcastle as they continue their battle to qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League.