Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper expressed delight over Taiwo Awoniyi’s return from injury as the Nigerian forward made a cameo appearance for his side on Sunday against Liverpool.

The 26-year old who was missing for few weeks ago due to a groin injury was back in action for Forest on Sunday.

Awoniyi came on as a second half susbtitute in the 69th minute replacing Ivory Coast defender Wily Bolly.

And even though he did not score nor prevent Nottingham from losing to Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool, his coach is happy with his return.

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“With the changes of Taiwo coming on, he was only supposed to give us some minutes, but we gave him a bit more,” he said after the game.

“Just having a number 9 on the pitch looked a bit more normal, looked a bit more natural.

“If Wood played today or Divock, they just know the role and then Anthony goes into the normal position and Morgan can connect.”

Taiwo Awoniyi also lauded his coach for his management and the way he handles each player’s case to help bring the best out of him.

“He is one of the best coaches I have worked under,” he told Liverpoolfc.com.

“The way he goes about things, the way he speaks to players and the confidence he gives to the players.

“We had a lot of pressure last season, but you could see in his eyes that he always believed. He knew we were going to stay up.

“That is what every player wants from their manager. He gives you the belief that you can really get to the peak of your career.

“That is if you are ready to work for him and go for it. I have learned so much in my time in England already.

“And I can tell you for a fact that I have improved so much.”