Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper put midfielder Orel Mangala’s substitution down to “fatigue” in the 1-1 draw at Everton.
The summer signing caused a scare when he was withdrawn in the second half at Goodison Park, having required treatment on the pitch. But Cooper suggested taking him off was more precautionary than anything else, after the 24-year-old had put in an impressive performance.
It comes as the Reds have already been dealt another injury blow, with defender Moussa Niakhate set for “a few months” on the sidelines with a hamstring problem. Fellow new arrival Omar Richards is also out of action for a significant spell, with a hairline fracture of the leg, while Jack Colback has been missing recently due to illness.
