Nottingham Forest is facing the absence of two key players ahead of their crucial match against Aston Villa. Nikola Milenković, the team's defender, along with Jir Kone, has been ruled out of this game due to a hamstring injury. The two players sustained injuries during Friday's training and were unable to make the squad for this match.
Changes in the Team Lineup
In the absence of Milenković and Kone, Daniel Munoz, Nottingham Forest's new signing, will experience his first start after his £22 million transfer from Crystal Palace. Additionally, Osman Diomande, the young defender, has also been called up to the starting lineup of Nottingham Forest for the first time in the Premier League.
Given the absence of these two players, Oliver Glasner, Nottingham Forest's head coach, mentioned the players' situation in the pre-match press conference, saying: "After lunch, the doctor told me that they are not feeling comfortable and are experiencing tightness in their hamstrings, so unfortunately, they cannot play today."
Trust in Other Players
Glasner added: "We trained yesterday, but now we can't do anything. We trust the other players, and this situation gives Osman an opportunity. We have flexibility, and that's why we have no doubts." The absence of Milenković and Kone may put more pressure on Nottingham Forest, but the team hopes to perform well against Aston Villa with their new lineup.
