Nottingham Forest predicted XI vs Luton Town: ‘Energetic’ £15m player could return today

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Steve Cooper’s Nottingham Forest will be looking to pick up their first win in over a month today when they host Luton Town at the City Ground.

The Reds haven’t collected all three points since the 2nd of September when they defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.

If Forest are to beat Rob Edwards’ side, they’ll have to do so without a number of first-team players.

Cooper confirmed yesterday, that Gonzalo Montiel, Felipe, Taiwo Awoniyi and Danilo will all miss the game through injury, with Serge Aurier doubtful.

Predicted Forest XI against Luton

We think that Cooper will make two changes to the side that drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park before the international break.

Defence

Despite Odysseas Vlachodimos’ great form during the break, we think Cooper will stick with USA shot-stopper Matt Turner between the sticks.

The first of the two changes could come at right-back, with Aurier struggling with his fitness, the energetic Neco Williams could be handed a rare start at right-back.

Murillo and Wily Boly seemed to have formed a solid partnership at the back for the Reds, with the pair set to continue together this afternoon.

The other change could come at left-back, with Ola Aina replacing Harry Toffolo after overcoming his recent injury troubles.

Midfield

After another brilliant performance from the trio of Ibrahim Sangare, Nicolas Dominguez and Orel Mangala, we expect the midfield three to remain unchanged against Luton.

The three look to have formed a great understanding together – during the transitional period of playstyle, as Cooper looks to implement a more possession-based tactic.

Attack

Just like the midfield trio, the frontline could be the same as the one that featured against Crystal Palace.

With Awoniyi not yet fit enough for a return, Chris Wood looks set to lead the line once more, with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Morgan Gibbs-White in support of the 31-year-old.

Anthony Elanga may miss out on a starting place once more, but his raw pace and power may be decisive late on in the encounter this afternoon.

Predicted XI: Turner, Williams, Boly, Murillo, Aina; Mangala, Sangare, Dominguez; Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood.