Nottingham Forest face Aston Villa and for Steve Cooper, he must pick an eleven to potentially save his job.
Since the 4-0 thrashing against Leicester, speculation has been rife regarding who might take over.
Evangelos Marinakis is getting somewhat anxious at the poor start and some reports have suggested a change is close.
Still, it seems as though the promotion-winning head coach will get a little more time to try and halt the alarming slide.
Ahead of the huge clash on Monday night we’ve looked at a starting eleven that might just save Steve Cooper his job.
Nottingham Forest XI that could save Cooper his job
The Forest rearguard
This has been problematic all season for the Reds.
For this game, however, Cooper would be wise to go with a few faces who he knows have his back from last season.
With that in mind, recalling the Scott McKenna-Joe Worrall partnership could pay off.
At full-back, there should be two changes.
Neco Williams was poor against Leicester and could be replaced by Serge Aurier.
On the opposite side, Renan Lodi has been off the pace during the last few games and Harry Toffolo deserves a chance to reclaim his place.
Dean Henderson will remain in goal.
In the Forest engine room
This is proving to be a big conundrum.
Ultimately Cooper has to try something a little different and putting three in midfield would be the way to go.
Ryan Yates wasn’t bad when coming off the bench on Monday and again, he’s a player that will give his all for Cooper.
Lewis O’Brien has to start and given the current predicament, Orel Mangala must be restored to the starting line-up.
Leading the Forest line
Morgan Gibbs-White is the club’s record signing and he will likely keep his place.
Likewise, he was clearly a signing that Cooper wanted and he will want to ensure that the 42-year-old stays at the club.
Brennan Johnson is capable of being Forest’s match-winner and he will likely start in a right-sided role.
In attack, perhaps this is the perfect game to unleash Sam Surridge.
He possesses an unreal ability to tuck a chance away and he will be keen to repay the faith that Cooper has shown in his.
Here is the Nottingham Forest XI that could save Cooper his job:
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