Awoniyi set for Newcastle return - Nuno
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo is hopeful that striker Taiwo Awoniyi will be fit for the club's next Premier League game against Newcastle United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Awoniyi missed Forest's 2-1 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday due to a broken nose sustained in the midweek FA Cup win over Exeter City.
Santo revealed that the Nigeria international was not cleared to play against Fulham 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," Santo told the Nottingham Post.
"He is feeling fine, it is about making sure we follow the protocols. He was okay, but we have to respect the protocols."
By Olujimi Dare Ogun
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