April was always going to be a defining month for Nottingham Forest. Steve Cooper’s side now have two weeks to steady and steel themselves for what lies ahead.
It’s not going to be pretty, it’s probably going to be tight and they are going to have to dig in. They are in the thick of the relegation scrap, but they are by no means down and out. Far from it.
In urgent need of turning the tide, yes, but still with enough time to do so and enough points to play for. The international break offers a chance to take a deep breath before the battle to come.
