Nottingham Forest defender Moussa Niakhate has taken an important step in his recovery from injury this week but remains some way off being available for selection.
The centre-back has made just two competitive appearances for the Reds since his summer switch from Mainz. A hamstring problem and various setbacks have kept him on the sidelines since August.
Niakhate linked up with his teammates on the grass for the first time since then this week. But Forest will not rush him back into action, with head coach Steve Cooper exercising caution over when he could potentially make his return.
