Nottingham Forest will give defender Serge Aurier “every chance” of being fit to face Aston Villa on Saturday.
The right-back has missed the last two games after picking up a knock while on international duty with Ivory Coast. He remains a doubt for the trip to Villa Park, where the Reds will attempt to bounce back from their midweek defeat at Leeds United.
Neco Williams had a particularly tough night at Elland Road while filling in for Aurier - as did Harry Toffolo on the opposite flank. As Forest fight for survival, head coach Steve Cooper would love to have as many players available as possible but is wary of taking any fitness risks.
