Nottingham Forest will face Brentford on Saturday looking to get back to winning ways following a midweek draw against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.
The Reds won their last game on home soil against Barnsley with Ben Watson grabbing the only goal of the contest.
One problem that Forest could encounter at the City Ground with results going pretty well is a defensive style of play from the opposition.
Brentford are known for playing an attractive brand of football but it remains to be seen whether they might play a little bit more conservative on Saturday.
Given that the games have been coming thick and fast for the Reds, boss Sabri Lamouchi may look to mix things up a little bit for the visit of Thomas Franke’s side.
One man who should be in the manger’s thoughts this weekend, and who could have a real impact, is winger Albert Adomah.
The 31-year-old hasn’t started a game in the league since the 1-0 win over Swansea back on September 14th, making three substitute appearances after the trip to Wales.
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When Forest played Preston North End back in August they were extremely difficult to break down. Adomah’s introduction changed the complex of the game and he actually scored the Reds’ equalising goal.
With Joe Lolley likely to operate on the right-hand side, Adomah will be vying for the place on the left.
At right-back, Brentford have been playing Henrik Dalsgaard and Adomah could be the perfect player to put up against him. The Dane can be suspect to pace and trickery and the Forest man can bring both of those to the team.
The winger arrived at the City Ground on a free transfer during the summer. His last act for Aston Villa was downing Derby County in the Championship Play-Off Final back in May.
He knows all about the different styles of teams in the second tier and it is perhaps a little surprising that he hasn’t played a bit more this season.
He has started just three games in the league, with Sammy Ameobi and Lolley preferred as the two wingers during the majority of fixtures.
The Championship is a long and gruelling season, however, and Adomah will know deep down that he will get plenty of chances this season.
With 380 second-tier appearances to his name – and 19 caps for Ghana – his experience could be vital over the course of the campaign; particularly if Forest can maintain their lofty position in the table.
Lamouchi might choose not to make changes this weekend but if he does Adomah should be firmly within his thoughts.
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