Nottingham Forest’s injury situation will have an impact on the club’s plans for January as the transfer window nears.
Long-term absentees Omar Richards (hairline fracture of the leg) and Moussa Niakhate (hamstring) have been joined on the sidelines by fellow defender Giulian Biancone, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an ACL injury. Additionally, midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate is expected to be out of action for at least the next two months after suffering a torn hamstring during Senegal’s opening match at the World Cup.
The Reds have already brought in Brazilian Gustavo Scarpa, whose contract will officially start on January 1. But owner Evangelos Marinakis has said making “at least” two further signings will be on the cards.
