Nottingham Forest are heading into Saturday's crucial game against Wolves with up to 14 players potentially unavailable for selection.
Steve Cooper revealed this week that Chris Wood will miss the rest of the season, joining the club's long injury list. Brennan Johnson missed Wales' international fixtures this past week thanks to a groin issue, while Andre Ayew, Serge Aurier and Gustavo Scarpa also picked up injuries during the break.
Scott McKenna is likely to sit out this weekend as he recovers from a hamstring injury, Ryan Yates is a doubt, while Willy Boly, Giuliane Biancone and Dean Henderson are still sidelined. On the plus side for Forest, Taiwo Awoniyi and Cheikhou Kouyate have both returned to full training, although it is not guaranteed they will return to the squad just yet.
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“It’s a mixed bag on availability," Cooper said in his pre-match press conference. "Would I like it to look better? Of course, but it’s just something we have to deal with. We’ll put our focus on the players who are available and who are training ready to play the next game and commit to them guys.”
Nottingham Forest full squad vs Wolves:
Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas.
Defenders: Moussa Niakhate, Joe Worrall, Neco Williams, Renan Lodi, Harry Toffolo, Felipe.
Midfielders: Morgan Gibbs-White, Remo Freuler, Jesse Lingard, Orel Mangala, Jonjo Shelvey, Jack Colback, Danilo.
Forwards: Sam Surridge, Emmanuel Dennis.
Doubtful: Brennan Johnson, Andre Ayew, Serge Aurier, Gustavo Scarpa, Ryan Yates, Taiwo Awoniyi, Cheikhou Kouyate, Wayne Hennessey, Scott McKenna.
Sidelined: Chris Wood, Willy Boly, Giuliane Biancone, Dean Henderson.
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