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Nottingham Forest Injury Update: Awoniyi, Miguel, and Hudson-Odoi’s Status Ahead of Fulham Clash

Nottingham Forest’s FA Cup victory over Exeter City on Tuesday night came at a cost, with the team suffering a couple of injuries that could impact their upcoming Championship clash against Fulham. Taiwo Awoniyi, the Reds’ frontman, suffered a suspected concussion and a broken nose in a nasty collision towards the end of the match, while backup goalkeeper Carlos Miguel sustained a hamstring injury that will keep him sidelined for a couple of weeks.

Awoniyi’s injury is a significant concern for Forest, as the 27-year-old has been a crucial player for the team this season. The Nigerian striker is currently undergoing treatment for his broken nose and is in the process of having a mask fitted to cater to his fracture. However, the club is still waiting to discover whether Awoniyi will need to follow concussion protocols, which could rule him out for 12 days.

If Awoniyi is indeed forced to miss the Fulham clash, it would be a significant blow to Forest’s attacking options. However, head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is taking a cautious approach, prioritizing the player’s health and safety above all else. “He broke his nose, so he is in pain,” Nuno said. “We are waiting for the right protocols to be followed, we have to wait and see if he is available because of concussion. We have to be careful.”

Miguel’s injury, on the other hand, has handed Wayne Hennessey the opportunity to take on the role of backup goalkeeper. The Portuguese goalkeeper’s hamstring injury is expected to keep him out for a couple of weeks, and Nuno has confirmed that Miguel will be unavailable for the Fulham clash. “He is going to be out,” Nuno said. “He has an injury, and it is going to be a couple of weeks because it was a big one. It is his hamstring. When he went for a goal kick, he felt something. We did a scan, and there is an injury there.”

Meanwhile, Callum Hudson-Odoi’s fitness is still a concern for Forest, with the winger having missed the last three games due to a groin problem. However, Nuno has confirmed that Hudson-Odoi has joined the group for training and is progressing well. “He is progressing,” Nuno said. “He joined the group yesterday, and today also he was part of the sessions. We still have tomorrow to assess him. A lot of players with a lot of knocks, we still have one session. I am positive, but we still need him to be 100 percent. Let’s wait, but I’m positive.”

As Forest prepare to face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday, Nuno will be hoping that his team can build on their recent momentum. The Reds have been in impressive form of late, with a six-game unbeaten streak in the league that has seen them concede not a single goal. However, Nuno is aware that injuries can happen at any time and is taking a cautious approach to team selection.

“We cannot play football or decide things based on fear,” Nuno said. “It is based on the confidence that the players are healthy and ready to compete. What we try to enforce is making sure they recover well and not make the mistakes to force the good positions. But it is not based on fear; it cannot be, because if not, we cannot live.”

With Awoniyi, Miguel, and Hudson-Odoi’s fitness still a concern, Forest fans will be eagerly awaiting the team news ahead of the Fulham clash. However, one thing is certain: Nuno’s team will be looking to build on their recent momentum and secure another crucial victory in their pursuit of promotion.