Nottingham Forest’s anticipated starting lineup against Brentford, with a major midfield choice made and a “classy” new recruit left out
After a turbulent summer for the West London team, Brentford will bring the Bees to Trentside with the intention of stinging Forest in front of a sell-out crowd.
Omari Hutchinson was officially signed by Forest yesterday, although he will have to wait for his debut because he joined the team after the deadline. Although James McAtee has also arrived from Manchester City, he will once more have to wait for his first game at the Garibaldi. We have anticipated Nuno Espirito Santo’s potential team lineup decisions ahead of the curtain-raiser later this afternoon. The Golden Glove winner from the previous season is a member of Forest, and Matz Sels will remain the team’s top player this year.
There won’t be many changes made to the back four for Brentford’s visit because Forest understands how important it is to stick with the rearguard. Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo should once again be the main defensive duo, with Neco Williams and Ola Aina starting in their respective full-back positions. This is where Espirito Santo’s major dilemma in the season opener occurs. After some strong midfield performances in preseason, Ibrahim Sangare enters this season fresh as a daisy. He was outstanding in the closing weeks of the previous campaign.
But with the club captain fighting for a spot, Ryan Yates may have the advantage today because he started the last two friendly games. Nevertheless, we believe that Espirito Santo may just be trying to confuse Keith Andrews a little, and Sangare will be given the go-ahead to start with Elliot Anderson. Igor Jesus was referred to as “classy” throughout the summer, but he may have to wait for his first City Ground start because he has other options. With newcomer Dan Ndoye filling the vacancy left by Anthony Elanga’s departure for Newcastle, Morgan Gibbs-White will start the game as the number 10.
CAllum Chris Wood, who scored 20 goals the previous season, should start as the primary offensive leader, with Hudson-Odoi beginning on the left. Carlos Miguel, who is leaving Forest, has been replaced as the team’s backup goalie by Angus Gunn. With Morato still with the team, Jair Cunha, a recent addition, will cover the central defensive area and the full-back positions at the back.
On defence, Zach Abbott will be the team’s go-to option. Yates will cover in midfield since Nicolas Dominguez will not be playing due to a knee injury he sustained on the last day of the previous campaign. In addition to Jota Silva and Taiwo Awoniyi being on the bench against Brentford, Jesus will provide support to the attacking players on the pitch.
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