Some Nottingham Forest fans think they have spotted a hint about one player who could start the Premier League clash against Aston Villa.
The Reds are back in action at the City Ground against Aston Villa on Monday night as they look to end a poor run of results. Steve Cooper’s men know that a win would take them up into 18th place in the Premier League table.
Forest’s last outing saw them fall to a 4-0 defeat against Leicester City. The Reds did have a chance to go ahead in the game though, with Taiwo Awoniyi’s effort coming back off the post in the first half.
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The summer signing has featured in all eight of Forest’s Premier League matches this season, scoring two goals. Another striker who is pushing the Nigerian for a start is Sam Surridge.
The striker scored 10 goals last season as he helped Cooper’s team to earn promotion from the Championship, but has started just one Premier League game this season. Ahead of the game against Villa, the 24-year-old shared pictures of him preparing for the match on social media, along with a bicep and tree emojis.
That post prompted a response from Forest fans, with some thinking that it could be a hint to a possible starting place, with others calling for the striker to start. Here’s what just some had to say.
Archie : Someone's been told they're starting tomorrow
Gras_1964 : He's gave us the nod he's been given the nod
Paddy Joseph : Start tomorrow incoming Sam
Matthew Barnes : Got to be starting tomoz night youth.
Leigh Loseby : Starting tomorrow Sam. Good luck
Simon NFFC : Williams cross, Surridge header! can see it now good luck tomorrow mate
Jonno : My striker. Start him and he bags
Kat Raggabinto : Hope you are playing tomorrow. #NFFC
Dale Turner : Good luck pal would love to see you start! Your exactly what we are missing, à quality finisher!
Martyn Elvin : Given the opportunity and the right service, he could get into double figures. An excellent finisher.
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