Nottingham Forest supporters have been reacting to Steve Cooper’s starting XI for the Premier League clash against Fulham this evening.
Cooper had made three changes to the team which fell to defeat to AFC Bournemouth two weeks ago. Joe Worrall, Cheikhou Kouyate and Jesse Lingard have all lost their place, with Willy Boly, Remo Freuler and Taiwo Awoniyi replacing them.
The game will be Boly's debut since signing from Wolverhampton Wanderers and he will line up alongside Steve Cook and Scott McKenna in a back three ahead of Dean Henderson. Fellow summer signing Freuler partners Ryan Yates in midfield with Neco Williams and Renan Lodi flanking at wing-back.
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Morgan Gibbs-White and Brennan Johnson also retain their place in attack, supporting Awoniyi - who replaces Lingard. Wayne Hennessey, Giulian Biancone, Lewis O'Brien, Harry Toffolo, Sam Surridge and Emmanuel Dennis make up the bench.
After Cooper's decision to mix up his squad for the visit of Fulham, Forest fans have been sharing their thoughts on the changes. Here's a sample of what they have said on social media...
@Islander151: So so happy that he’s playing a striker. Having Awoniyi there as a focal point will make a difference. Glad that Boly is given a chance but I expected him to play centrally rather than Cook. Also surprised that O’Brien isn’t back but good to finally see Freuler properly #nffc
@Mark_bingo_Read: Pleased to see Taiwo starting, he needs a run of starts. Shocked Yates is in over O'Brien but in Cooper we trust.
@TimGearey: Thought O'Brien would start - happy that changes been made though. Onwards and upwards.
@Skelton141: No Worrall omg
@lachojski: Yates captain and plays instead of O'Brien!?!? O'Brien (barring the Newcastle game) has been our best player
@Nottsclassics: Still no pace at the back, be glad when Niakhate is back
@PC_PiCKO: In copper we trust! Nice to see a few changes, hope Awoniyi proves doubters wrong, big fan of what he brings to the team! #NFFC
@ryanbardill_: How Yates starts over O’Brien & Kouyate is beyond me. Cook & Worrall are as bad as each other so probs just a flip of a coin. I just want Niahkate & Mangala back
What do you make of the XI selected by Cooper? Have your say in the comments...
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