Nottingham Forest face Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League tonight looking for a big three points and we’ve looked at a predicted XI.
Last night’s 1-1 draw between Leeds and Leicester means that a win tonight would lift the Reds out of the relegation zone.
Brighton won’t be an easy opponent though. They still have European ambitions and need three points for different reasons.
Before tonight’s clash, we’ve looked at how Steve Cooper could line up his team at the City Ground.
Predicted Nottingham Forest XI
The Forest rearguard
Keylor Navas will undoubtedly start in goal this evening as he searches for a first clean sheet since February.
There won’t be a change at full-back either, with Neco Williams and Renan Lodi likely to keep their places.
At centre-back, Scott McKenna is injured so a return to a back four could be on the cards.
Felipe and Moussa Niakhate both look strong and should get the nod to play in those positions.
The Forest engine room
Forest often get overran when it’s a two-man midfield and a return to a three looks likely against Brighton.
Remo Freuler and Danilo will almost certainly start; with the Switzerland star likely to take the armband.
Joining them in the middle will probably be Orel Mangala.
The Belgian looked pretty useful at Anfield and he should get another chance to prove his worth to the team.
Leading the Forest line
Taiwo Awoniyi had a wonderful battle with Ibrahima Konate on Saturday and that role on the left-hand side should be his remit tonight.
Brennan Johnson was benched for the trip to Anfield but he should return on the left tonight.
Through the middle, that will likely see Morgan Gibbs-White utilised.
He’s not always quite so effective as the striker but playing him there will allow Awoniyi some freedom from the left.
Predicted Nottingham Forest XI:
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