Nottingham Forest is gearing up for a crucial clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground, and as the Reds aim to build on their recent draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers, an assessment of the team’s injury status is essential.
Serge Aurier is currently sidelined due to a calf injury. Despite being reinstated in the starting lineup against Everton earlier this month, the right-back missed subsequent matches against Fulham and Wolves. It remains uncertain whether he will be available for the upcoming clash with Spurs. Head Coach Steve Cooper provided insight, stating, “Serge missed the (Fulham) game through injury. He will be out for a couple of weeks with a calf strain.”
On the unfortunate side, striker Taiwo Awoniyi is facing an extended period on the sidelines due to a groin injury that necessitated surgery. This setback comes after Awoniyi aggravated the pre-existing issue while on international duty with Nigeria.
Cooper expressed the gravity of the situation, mentioning, “It’s bad news on Taiwo. He’s had to have surgery and is going to be out for months. It’s a difficult moment for him, and for us. We’ll support him and try to get him back as quick and as fit as he can be. It’s a really unfortunate situation for him.”
As Forest seeks to demonstrate a positive turnaround after ending a four-match losing streak, the absence of key players like Aurier and Awoniyi poses challenges. The injury updates highlight the complexities faced by the team as they prepare for the crucial encounter against Tottenham Hotspur on Friday night at the City Ground.
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