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What are Steve Cooper’s thoughts on Nottingham Forest? He will be facing the team for the first time since his departure, with several players he signed at the City Ground set to compete against him. In his press conference, he singled out one specific Forest player. You won’t believe what’s coming next.
Nottingham Forest fans are eagerly anticipating the East Midlands derby as they prepare to face Leicester City under Steve Cooper on Friday night.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side comes into this match following a win and a draw in their last two games, positioning them in the top half of the table. However, they will be without their key player, Nuno, who is still serving a three-match suspension after being charged by the FA.
Morgan Gibbs-White could return if fit, though Nuno was uncertain about his availability in his pre-match comments.
This match is particularly notable as it marks Steve Cooper’s first encounter with Forest since his departure, where he will face several players he signed while at the club.
Chris Wood, who joined Forest in January of last year during Cooper’s tenure, has excelled under Nuno, scoring five goals in eight matches this season. In his pre-match press conference, Cooper acknowledged Wood’s contributions, highlighting his goal-scoring ability and the team’s athleticism.
If Gibbs-White is unable to play, Elliot Anderson is likely to step in again, having delivered one of his strongest performances against Crystal Palace. Should Gibbs-White return, Nicolas Dominguez may be the player to drop from midfield, although his solid performance against Palace, which included several key defensive actions, would make that a tough decision.
