Nottingham Forest face Everton this afternoon and we’ve taken a look at a predicted XI that Steve Cooper could call upon.
The Reds and the Toffees need points to ease their relegation fears, and today’s game looks huge.
Forest and Everton were beaten 4-0 last time out and both teams will be hoping to bounce back today.
Ahead of the clash, we’ve looked at how Cooper’s team could line up against Sean Dyche’s men today.
Nottingham Forest predicted XI
The Forest rearguard
Keylor Navas will once again start in goal. He has claimed the Man of the Match accolade in both his home games against Leeds and Manchester City.
Across the back four, we don’t actually think there will be any changes from the defeat at West Ham.
Serge Aurier isn’t fit still so Neco Williams will continue to deputise. Renan Lodi should start at left-back after shaking off a knock.
Felipe and Joe Worrall will play at centre-back, whilst Moussa Niakhate could return to the bench.
The Forest engine room
Cooper could opt to make a change in the middle of the park.
Jonjo Shelvey was withdrawn at West Ham and things started to unravel following his withdrawal. As a result, he will play today.
There could be a place in the starting line-up for Ryan Yates who has missed the last four league games.
Elsewhere, Remo Freuler will likely complete the midfield three.
Leading the Forest line
There is unlikely to be much to change here.
Morgan Gibbs-White, Brennan Johnson and Chris Wood could all keep their places from the drubbing at West Ham.
Cooper has preferred his target man to operate the wide left role and that’s likely to be where Wood starts the contest.
Gibbs-White looks likely to play through the middle, with Johnson in his usual position on the right.
Here is how tomorrow’s predicted Forest XI could look:
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