When Nottingham Forest plays Everton in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, three key players might be sidelined.
It is impossible to overstate the importance of the Goodison Park altercation. The team of Nuno Espirito Santo is only one spot and one point behind Everton.
Most importantly, Sean Dyche’s team still has a match left against Forest, which could be crucial in the final stretch of the campaign.
Burnley takes on Sheffield United, while Luton Town hosts Brentford in other games at the foot of the table. This weekend may be crucial because several teams vying for relegation are playing each other.
Nottingham Forest’s injury latest ahead of Premier League clash v Everton
After holding the Blues to three points at the City Ground in December, Dwight McNeil’s team will be looking to do the league double over their rivals.
In addition, Forest is addressing injury concerns in advance of their Merseyside trip. Following Forest’s 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Espirito Santo provided an update on Taiwo Awoniyi and Anthony Elanga, who are the team’s primary concerns.
The Nottingham Post was informed by him, “We have to wait and see.”
Although Elanga and Awoniyi are both making progress on their own, they were unavailable today. Let’s hold off until the next one.
Furthermore, Willy Boly is still injured and won’t be making the trip to Goodison Park, according to injury expert Ben Dinnery.
Everton injury latest ahead of Nottingham Forest on Sunday
In addition, Dyche has health concerns ahead of Sunday. Against Chelsea, Jarrad Branthwaite was substituted during the second half. The probable absence of the 21-year-old could allow Michael Keane to start the season for the first time in 2024.
Nathan Patterson and Seamus Coleman were also substituted at Stamford Bridge. The Everton manager expressed particular concern about Patterson’s fitness in his post-match remarks.
He stated, “We hope Jarrad is minor, but we’ll have to wait and see.” “We’re not sure if Shay (Coleman) has pulled his groyne, and Patto’s injury appears to be a little more serious. We’ll have to wait and see if it’s a hamstring injury and see how it goes tomorrow.
As a result, Ben Godfrey might also join the fight again.
Everton cannot afford to lose on Sunday, injuries or not. It is unimaginable that the Blues could lose and end up in the relegation zone. With any luck, Dominic Calvert-Lewin will make his Stamford Bridge comeback and give the Toffees a focal point for their offensive.
The 27-year-old has recently found his game again and could be crucial to the outcome of the campaign.
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