Nottingham Forest have been dealt another injury blow with the news defender Moussa Niakhate is facing “a few months” out of action.
The summer signing was forced off in last weekend’s 1-0 win over West Ham United, in what was his second appearance for the Reds. He was replaced by Steve Cook at the City Ground, with the former Bournemouth man also starting in Niakhate’s place as Forest came away with a 1-1 draw at Everton.
But boss Steve Cooper admitted afterwards that losing Niakhate for an extended spell may have an impact on the club’s transfer plans in the remainder of the window. Sixteen additions have already been made, and more business is expected before the September 1 deadline with Wolves defender Willy Boly already linked by the Telegraph.
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“He’s out for a few months, unfortunately. We had to do another scan later in the week, and it didn’t come back too good, so he’s going to be out for a little while now,” Cooper said of Niakhate.
“It’s a blow for him, because he was somebody who had settled in really well. And it’s a blow for us as well.
“But these things happen. Next man up and we crack on.”
Asked if Niakhate’s absence may affect what Forest do in the transfer market, the Welshman added: “Maybe. We’ll see.
“I don’t think we’ll be finished with ins and outs. There’s still a bit to go.”
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