Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi sustained a concussion and a broken nose after colliding with Exeter City goalkeeper Joe Whitworth, confirmed by Nuno Espirito Santo.
Awoniyi was stretchered off during the FA Cup fourth-round tie, with the match delayed for treatment.
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Luckily for Forest, fears of a serious neck injury were unfounded, and he received applause from both sets of fans as he left the field.
"It was a concussion and a broken nose," boss Santo stated.
"He was in a lot of pain. But he has a smile on his face because he scored for us and did an amazing job. We are delighted for him (to get his goal)."