BirminghamLive brings you the latest Aston Villa news, with Nottingham Forest preparing for a late fitness test ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash.
Nottingham Forest will conduct a late fitness check on Emmanuel Dennis ahead of this weekend’s crucial Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
The forward could join the likes of Willy Boly (thigh), Dean Henderson (thigh), Scott McKenna (thigh), Omar Richards (calf), Chris Wood (thigh), and Giulian Biancone (knee) in missing Forest’s trip to Villa Park.
Ryan Yates has recently been sidelined due to injury, but manager Steve Cooper says Forest are keeping an eye on his situation ahead of Saturday’s trip to Villa Park. Meanwhile, Dennis is questionable after being forced off with 20 minutes remaining in Tuesday night’s 2-1 loss at Leeds United.
“Emmanuel Dennis was fired the other night.” “That’s something we’ll have to think about for Saturday,” Cooper said.
“We’re still managing Jesse (Lingard), who has some Achilles and knee issues.” Yatesy has been ill and has shoulder issues, so that’s something we’re keeping an eye on as we approach Saturday.
“After being out for a long time, Taiwo (Awoniyi) and Cheikhou (Kouyate) got some important minutes on Tuesday, so they’re getting closer.” The rest remains unchanged.”
Forest come to Villa Park with the worst away record this season, having won just one game in 14 away trips. The Reds have also gone winless in six games and lost five times since the beginning of February, dropping them to 17th place, with only goal difference keeping them ahead of Bournemouth in 18th.
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