Head coach Steve Cooper says Nottingham Forest are “on track” for building up their fitness levels ready for the Premier League.
After a 23-year absence, the Reds have little more than two weeks to go before their top-flight return. And they are aware they will have to cope with a step up in intensity levels from the Championship.
Preparations started with a hard, week-long training camp in Spain, while Cooper’s side have played three friendlies so far - the most recent, a 0-0 draw at Barnsley on Saturday. They have four more to go before their opening fixture at Newcastle United on August 6, starting with a game against Hertha Berlin at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium this evening (7pm kick-off).
