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Nottingham Forest has several injury concerns to deal with ahead of their match against Leeds United tonight at Elland Road.
This round of midweek Premier League fixtures is crucial for teams fighting to avoid relegation.
Nottingham Forest and Leeds United both require a victory to create some breathing space from the bottom three.
However, Nottingham Forest has several confirmed absences for the game, including Chris Wood and Dean Henderson, while defensive duo Willy Boly and Scott McKenna are also missing.
Manager Steve Cooper has stated that Andre Ayew and Gustavo Scarpa will undergo assessment, and midfielder Ryan Yates remains unavailable due to a shoulder injury. Serge Aurier is hopeful of playing this evening.
Steve Cooper says 25-year-old Nottingham Forest star definitely won’t play tonight
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has provided an update on Ryan Yates’ fitness ahead of their game against Leeds United tonight.
Yates has been absent in recent games due to a shoulder injury and it seems like he won’t be available for the match at Elland Road either.
The midfielder’s absence has been felt by the team due to his leadership and fighting spirit, but Cooper has confirmed that Yates won’t be able to play for Forest tonight.
Cooper has also confirmed that defensive duo Willy Boly and Scott McKenna remain sidelined with their respective injuries, while Chris Wood and Dean Henderson are also ruled out for the rest of the season.
On the positive side, Serge Aurier is hoping to be available for the match, and Cooper has stated that he will assess Andre Ayew and Gustavo Scarpa before making a decision on their fitness.
Nottingham Forest are in desperate need of a win as they sit just two points above the relegation zone, and tonight’s match against Leeds United could prove crucial in their battle for survival.
The absence of key players like Yates and Boly could make things even more difficult for Forest, but they will be hoping to come away with a positive result nonetheless.
He told the club’s official website: “Yatesy won’t be available with his shoulder injury, the other guys we haven’t ruled in or out yet. It’s still a mixed bag in terms of availability.”
Recently, Ryan Yates has not been playing regularly due to an unspecified illness, and when he did return against Newcastle last month, he suffered a shoulder injury.
As the vice-captain of the team, Yates is known for his tenacious play in midfield, and Nottingham Forest are in need of his presence on the pitch.
