Forest have won one of their opening three games, though the two they have lost have been away at two of last season’s top three – and they fought to the bitter end in both. A 2-1 loss to Arsenal gave off promising signs, whilst their 3-2 loss to Manchester United showed that they do have goals in them – even though they went 2-0 up at Old Trafford.
But now attention switches to Burnley in the Carabao Cup, in one of the competition’s all Premier League ties. It’s a chance for a runout for other stars – and with wing star Brennan Johnson being linked with a move to London, it could force huge changes.
American goalkeeper Horvath has so far been chosen on the bench as a back-up to his compatriot Matt Turner, who signed earlier in the window from Arsenal. He will likely be the cup goalkeeper for Forest this season.
Welshman Williams has been playing second fiddle to Forest right-back Serge Aurier in recent weeks. As a right wing-back, the former Liverpool man is almost too good to be a back-up, so he’ll get his chance to impress against Kompany’s Clarets.
Joe Worrall was sent off against Manchester United at the weekend, meaning that he will no longer be able to take part in the Reds’ game against the Clarets. As a result, Brazilian defender Felipe could come into the mix.
