Nuno Espirito Santo has been giving his pre-match press conference before Saturday’s home game against Everton at the City Ground.
The Reds have been third in the Premier League table since a 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park all the way back in December.
It was at that point when Forest fans truly started to believe that this season felt a little bit different, but it’s been all change at Everton since then.
Sean Dyche was in charge of the Toffees that day, but he’s been replaced by David Moyes who has overseen a remarkable upturn in fortunes.
Forest go into the game against Everton on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa and the City Ground will need to be rocking this week if the Reds are to bounce back.
There are some injury concerns to contend with and ahead of the game, Espirito Santo has been discussing the injured trio.
Nuno Espirito Santo delivers update on injured Nottingham Forest players
At this stage of the season, managers don’t want to give too much away and that’s exactly the mantra the Forest head coach has led with here.
Clearly, Espirito Santo doesn’t want to give Moyes too many clues as to what sort of team he will pick this weekend when Everton arrive in Nottingham.
Chris Wood, Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina are the three players who were in the minds of the press and Espirito Santo delivered a coy answer.
He said: “Assessing all of them. We’re hopeful on all three. Could be all three (back), could be none.”
Forest have to find solutions to injury problems
The Reds have done largely alright with injuries this season, with Forest using the fewest number of players in the entire division.
As a result, there will be certain players keen to get the opportunity to play if other stars aren’t fit to do so.
Forest might be without Wood, Aina and Awoniyi but if they are, it represents a chance for others to grasp the shirt in their absence.
As Steve Cooper always used to say when injuries struck, it’s very much a case of next man up and the objective is clear from this point for Forest.
Reaching the Champions League would be superb for a club like the Reds and with the games set to come thick and fast, it will be hoped that a few more positive results can be achieved in the coming weeks.
Injuries are part of the sport and now, Espirito Santo could truly be about to earn his stripes as the head coach.
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