When Nottingham Forest returns to action this week at the City Ground, they will be looking to build on their victory at Molineux.
On Saturday, the Reds drew 1-1 with Wolverhampton Wanderers thanks to a goal from Harry Toffolo. It ended a run of four straight losses and reduced head coach Steve Cooper’s workload somewhat.
When Forest hosts Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night, they will be looking to show that they have turned the corner. Before the match at Trentside, we examine Forest’s injury situation.
Murillo
Injury: Unknown.
What is known: Against Wolves, the defender was forced off in the 77th minute. After getting treatment, he hobbled off the field after taking a knock.
Serge Aurier
Injury: Calf.
What is known: The right-back missed the matches against Fulham and Wolves after being brought back into the starting lineup against Everton earlier this month. It is unclear if he will be considered to play against Spurs.
What has been said: Cooper stated before the journey to the West Midlands that Sergei missed the (Fulham) game due to injury. “He will be out for a couple of weeks with a calf strain.”
Groin is Taiwo Awoniyi’s injury.
What we know: The striker will miss a considerable amount of time due to groin surgery, which is a major setback for the Reds. The front man had aggravated the condition while serving with Nigeria, so Forest is hoping that his choice to get surgery would help fix the issue that had kept him out of play. What has been stated: Cooper recently stated, “It’s bad news on Taiwo, he’s had to have surgery and is going to be out for months.” It’s a trying time for both of us and for him. We’ll be there for him and will work to help him recover as quickly and fit as possible. For him, it’s a truly bad situation.
It’s a blow for him, first of all. With the goals he has scored and the goals he will score for us, he has emerged as a key member of our team. However, he’s a wonderful man and a skilled athlete who is driven to succeed, so receiving an injury like this is unfair to him.
“We must assist him as he works to recover and become stronger. He’s already done that once at this place, and I have no doubt that he will give it his all once more. Considering how well he performed upon his return from injury last season, I’m confident that provided him with a solid baseline from which to work. He will most certainly return this season. However since it’s groin surgery, it will require a
