Latest Nottingham Forest news as Nuno Espirito Santo’s Reds prepare to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League encounter.
Nottingham Forest travel to the city to face Tottenham Hotspur this weekend in good spirits.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s team defeated Fulham 3-1 at the City Ground in midweek, boosting their survival hopes. However, the task now is to capitalize on that success and create some separation between the Reds and the bottom three.
Spurs will provide a difficult test on Sunday evening. Here’s a look at Forest’s injury situation heading into the game.
Willy Boly’s injury is unknown.
What we know: The centre-back had only recently returned from a spell on the sidelines when he suffered a new injury while on international duty last month. He limped off after 36 minutes of Ivory Coast’s 2-2 friendly draw with Benin and has missed the Reds’ last two games.
What has been said: “He had an injury with the national team,” Nuno said after Saturday’s draw with Crystal Palace. “I’m not sure about the timing.”
Taiwo Awoniyi Injury: Unknown.
What we know: Awoniyi has already missed time this season after undergoing groin surgery to address a long-standing issue. He returned in January, but Nuno had already stated that he would be closely monitored as he worked to regain full fitness.
He suffered an injury in the buildup to the draw with Luton Town, which was expected to keep him out for a few weeks. The initial diagnosis showed that it was impossible to predict how long he would be gone, but he may be missing for two to five weeks.
What has been said: “He is undergoing treatment.” It is a significant injury, sadly,” Nuno stated last week. “It is a huge blow to us because he had just returned from injury. Taiwo is hugely important. He offers us another option.
“I’m not sure how long he’ll be out, but I am confident we’ll see him again this season. He will undoubtedly miss the two games (against Palace and Fulham).
Injury to the thigh.
What we know: The left-back suffered an injury during the 2-0 win over West Ham United. He was expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
What has been said: “He is getting closer. He hasn’t joined the group yet. I’m not sure when that is going to happen,” Nuno said after Saturday’s draw with Palace.
