Taiwo Awoniyi
NFO
Nigeria
Right
Aug 12, 1997
28
6'0"
185 lb
CF
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Target Striker
ForestAdds goal on lone shot
Awoniyi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.
Analysis: Awoniyi took just a single shot during Sunday's win and made the most of it during Sunday's win. He put it in the back of the net to add to the misery for Spurs. Awoniyi has scored just twice this season and has been relegated to a minimal depth role, often playing only a few minutes off the bench in most matches.
Closes out scoring
Awoniyi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Brentford.
Analysis: Awoniyi scored the final goal of the match late in the second half. He proved to be too strong for Sepp van den Berg and later slotted the ball coolly between Caoimhin Kelleher's legs. This was Awoniyi's first goal of the campaign, but he's not expected to have a lot of upside as long as he continues to play off the bench.
Features off bench
Awoniyi (abdomen) featured 18 minutes off bench in Monday's 1-0 loss against Fulham, confirming he is back fit for Forest.
Analysis: Awoniyi made his return from a seven games absence due to an abdomen injury and featured 18 minutes in Monday's loss against the Cottagers. The forward will resume his bench role for Forest moving forward just like he had prior to his injury.
Spotted with team
Awoniyi was spotted with the team ahead of training Wednesday, before Monday's trip to Fulham.
Analysis: Awoniyi has been working back from an abdominal issue and is getting closer to a return. There's no exact date for when he will return, but an inclusion in team training is a good sign. It's unclear how much of the session he was able to complete with the rest of the first team squad.
Won't play midweek
Awoniyi (abdomen) is out for Wednesday's match against Wolves, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Jak Netting of Vavel.
Analysis: Awoniyi is still not an option for the club as he continues to deal with an injury, set to miss a fourth straight game due to abdominal problems. Unfortunately for the club, this will leave them without an option in the attack for another match, a rough development as the season starts to ramp up. He has only started in one of his four appearances this campaign, as injuries have been a persistent issue.
Not playing in Europa League
Awoniyi (abdomen) is not in the squad for Thursday's Europa League match against Malmo.
Analysis: The Nigerian forward remains out due to injury and it's not certain when he'll be ready to return. His next chance to play will come over the weekend against Brighton.
Not available against Liverpool
Awoniyi (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Liverpool.
Analysis: Awoniyi remains out Saturday as the knock he has been dealing with has not progressed enough for him to be cleared. His absence means Chris Wood and Igor Jesus continue to sit above him in the internal hierarchy with no changes expected for now. Until he returns to regular involvement and builds back fitness, his fantasy upside will remain minimal.
Dealing with knock
Awoniyi is dealing with a knock and his presence for Saturday's game against Liverpool is uncertain, manager Sean Dyche told media during Thursday's pre-match press conference. "I thought Taiwo did really well when he came on (against Leeds). Unfortunately he has now picked up a bit of an injury and we will see how that settles down."
Analysis: Awoniyi played 31 minutes off the bench against Leeds, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to play in a fifth straight contest due to this knock. Even if he's cleared to play, he's behind Chris Wood (knee) and Igor Jesus in the pecking order, so his fantasy upside will remain minimal until further notice.
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