Nottingham Forest have been forced into a late change to their match squad against Tottenham Hotspur.
Less than an hour before kick-off, back-up goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey has been forced to withdraw due to an injury picked up in the pre-match preparations. Youngster George Shelvey will step in for the summer signing, taking his place on the bench.
The Reds are already without shot-stopper Dean Henderson due to a thigh problem he suffered against Leicester City in January. PSG loanee Keylor Navas was brought in during the January transfer window as cover and has been first-choice since making his debut against Leeds United.
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Forest boss Steve Cooper has had a lengthy absentee list to contend with in recent weeks and months. However, today’s match against Spurs sees defender Moussa Niakhate among the substitutes, having been out of action since August.
The Reds remain without Cheikhou Kouyate, Scott McKenna, Willy Boly, Taiwo Awoniyi, Omar Richards and Giulian Biancone. Midfielder Ryan Yates made his comeback from illness in last Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Everton and is on the bench this afternoon.
Cooper’s side go into the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium looking to improve their dismal away form. They have picked up six points on the road so far this season and have scored three goals.
Following the change, Forest's team will now be: Navas; Aurier, Worrall, Felipe, Lodi; J. Shelvey, Freuler, Mangala; Lingard, Gibbs-White, Johnson. Subs: G. Shelvey, Williams, Colback, Niakhate, Yates, Dennis, Danilo, Ayew, Wood.
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