Nottingham Forest have put out a statement on the club's official website following the injury sustained by forward Taiwo Awoniyi and the subsequent on-pitch outburst from owner Evangelos Marinakis moments after Sunday's draw with Leicester City.

Evangelos Marinakis’ pitch reaction demonstrated leadership - Forest owner Marinakis was seen remonstrating with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after the game following the injury to Taiwo Awoniyi.

“Baseless and ill-informed outrage for the purposes of personal social media traction serves no one — least of all the injured player. We call on these influential voices to show the same respect for player welfare that they often demand from others. Let concern come before commentary.