Boss Steve Cooper eased injury fears over Cheikou Kouyate following Nottingham Forest’s Carabao Cup win over Grimsby Town.
The summer signing was handed his full debut for the Reds as part of a completely different XI at Blundell Park, compared to that which had started against Everton on Saturday. And he put in an excellent performance in the visitors’ 3-0 victory.
However, Kouyate, who had been at the centre of a three-man back line, was brought off in the second half. He had twice gone to ground and required treatment in the game, but Cooper dismissed any worries he had picked up a knock.
