Defender Renan Lodi was “touch and go” to be involved against West Ham United, as injuries continue to hamper Nottingham Forest.
The Brazilian had been struggling with a groin problem prior to the game and faced a late fitness test to determine whether he could feature. A debate was also had at half-time of the Reds’ 4-0 thumping as to whether he could continue.
Eventually, he made way with little more than 10 minutes to go at the London Stadium. It followed the substitution of Jonjo Shelvey, which head coach Steve Cooper explained was down to the midfielder’s fitness levels following a recent calf issue.
