Nottingham Forest are back in action when they play Olympiacos in a friendly on Saturday (5pm).
Steve Cooper's Reds continue their preparations for the return of Premier League football on Boxing Day with a game against the reigning Greek champions in Athens. Olympiacos, who, like Forest, are also owned by Evangelos Marinakis, will provide a stern test for Cooper's men given their involvement in the Europa League this season and the standard of their squad, which boasts former Real Madrid players Marcelo and James Rodriguez.
There may also be run-outs for Josh Bowler and Hwang Ui-jo, who are on loan at Olympiacos from Forest, against their parent club. The Reds' game against Olympiacos is one which will kickstart Cooper's plans as he continues to get his squad up to speed and ready for the return of club football.
