Nottingham Forest hope to register their first victory of the season at Huddersfield Town tonight (September 25).
Huddersfield Town v Nottingham Forest
Reds’ Predicted XI and Team News
Sabri Lamouchi‘s side are pointless – and goal-less – having lost their opening fixtures of the Championship season against Cardiff City and Queens Park Rangers.
The Reds were beaten 2-0 in both league fixtures of the current season, but have only managed four shots on goal from their opening two matches.
If Forest have any hope of challenging for promotion, the Midlands outfit must begin collecting maximum points sooner rather than later.
Ahead of tonight’s match at Huddersfield Town, we have taken a look at who could feature in West Yorkshire.
Goalkeeper
It’s unlikely that the addition of Abdoulaye Diallo will lead to Brice Samba being replaced as the number one shot-stopper.
He could, however, beat Jordan Smith to the back-up ‘keeper role on the substitutes’ bench.
Defence
Starting with central defence, Joe Worrall is likely to miss out on the trip to Yorkshire due to a reported foot injury.
That means Tobias Figueiredo could be partnered with either Scott McKenna or Loïc Mbe Soh.
It is likely McKenna holds the advantage over 19-year-old Soh, with the Scotsman having more senior experience.
Cyrus Christie could make his Forest debut, having signed from Fulham on-loan last Friday.
Yuri Ribeiro is likely to be given another chance to feature at left-back.
Midield
With Fouad Bachirou and Tiago Silva unlikely to feature until after the international break, Lamouchi still has a number of options to choose from in midfield.
Samba Sow could return but – having spent some time on the touchline – a partnership of Jack Colback and new signing Harry Arter seems more likely.
It means Ryan Yates, who has started every game so far this season, would drop to the bench.
Sat just ahead of the midfield duo – as a number ten, attacking midfielder – will likely be Luke Freeman.
Lamouchi could have to make a call about who to select in right midfield. Lolley hobbled off in last week’s defeat which could leave Alex Mighten the opportunity to feature in the first team.
There seems to be no suggestion that Lolley’s early departure six days ago was anything serious, so Lolley seems a more likely option but Mighten remains a sensible, risk-free option.
Sammy Ameobi will likely start his fourth consecutive game of the season having been favoured on the right-wing.
Forward
The battle between Lewis Grabban and Lyle Taylor to start as a sole striker continues to rage at The City Ground.
Neither have managed to net their first goals of the season just yet, but Taylor has not yet been given a start.
That suggests he could be entrusted with leading Forest’s attack at Huddersfield Town, with the 30-year-old desperate to get among the goals.
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