Nuno Espirito Santo will be keen to ensure that Forest’s season doesn’t peter into obscurity and it’s fair to say that some fans are already getting extremely anxious about the current form.
The Reds have dropped down to fifth in the Premier League following last weekend’s defeat to Everton and the teams around Forest in the table all appear to be in relatively good form.
Ahead of a first trip to the capital this week, we’ve looked at the team that Espirito Santo might pick to face Ange Postecoglou’s outfit on Easter Monday.
Nottingham Forest predicted XI vs Tottenham
The Forest rearguard
With Ola Aina still out injured, there doesn’t look to be too much in the way of change when it comes to the back five.
Matz Sels will once again start in goal as he looks to cement his place at the top of the race for the Golden Glove accolade.
Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic will start as the central defensive partnership, whilst Alex Moreno and Neco Williams will likely continue in the full-back spots.
The Forest engine room
Again, it doesn’t feel as though a change will be necessary here, with Nicolas Dominguez and Elliot Anderson both continuing after recent good form.
Ryan Yates has a role to play for the team, however, he was abject when he came on against Everton and there doesn’t feel any need to restore him to the starting line-up here.
Leading the Forest line
Chris Wood returned against Everton last time out but touched the ball just 13 times during a game that was largely frustrating for Forest.
He will start again and perhaps there will be a return for Anthony Elanga too.
He should come in for Jota Silva, with Callum Hudson-Odoi on the left and Morgan Gibbs-White playing through the middle.
Also in contention for Forest vs Tottenham
Carlos Miguel will provide competition from the bench for the goalkeeper position.
Defensively, it looks light in the full-back areas, with Morato and Willy Boly likely to provide options at the heart of the defence.
Yates will be on the bench if he doesn’t get the nod to start, with Danilo also likely to take his place among the subs.
As for the forwards, it really will be a case of Silva and Ramon Sosa having to provide the backup, with Taiwo Awoniyi still injured.
Zach Abbott and Harry Toffolo will also be in contention to get themselves in the matchday squad for this one, too.
