Nottingham Forest midfielder Orel Mangala is facing a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring problem.
The summer signing was forced off in the 1-1 draw at Everton a week ago, being replaced by Ryan Yates with 55 minutes gone, having received treatment on the pitch. And he was not involved in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Boss Steve Cooper says it is “not a serious” injury, with the 24-year-old already making progress in his recovery. The Reds also have defenders Moussa Niakhate (hamstring) and Omar Richards (hairline fracture of the leg) out of action as they prepare for Wednesday night’s trip to face Manchester City.
