Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed that Taiwo Awoniyi will miss the final game of the Premier League season against Chelsea on Sunday.
The Nigeria international required surgery after he sustained a ruptured intestine in the 2-2 draw with Leicester on May 11 when he collided with the goal post.
Awoniyi had to be placed in an induced coma, although he has since been discharged from hospital and is on the mend, with Nuno revealing he is able to move around on his own two feet.
The 27-year-old striker was absent for the 2-1 defeat to West Ham on May 18 which dealt a blow to the Tricky Trees hopes of finishing in the top four and he will play no part against the Blues at the City ground either.
Nunos side need to beat the West Londoners to stand a chance of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League as they are one point behind the trio of Aston Villa 6th, Chelsea 5th and Newcastle 4th in seventh place.