Morgan Gibbs-White injury update as Nottingham Forest 'to assess' three other players
by Sarah Clapson · NottinghamshireLiveNottingham Forest are sweating on the fitness of a few players for Saturday’s clash with West Ham United.
The biggest question mark is over whether Morgan Gibbs-White will make his return to action at the City Ground (3pm kick-off). He has missed the last two games due to the ankle injury he sustained against Chelsea before the last international break.
Gibbs-White did not join in with his teammates when the Reds held an open training session in front of fans on Tuesday. Midfielder Elliot Anderson also did not take part with the rest of the squad as he underwent a separate recovery session.
Anderson stepped into the No.10 role in Gibbs-White’s absence for the wins over Crystal Palace and Leicester City. Like striker Chris Wood, he has felt the effects of an opponent standing on his foot but both are expected to get the green light to take on the Hammers. Jota Silva is also struggling with a slight knock.
“We have some issues. We are still assessing and still have one day to go,” Nuno said in his pre-match press conference.
“It is always the same - after a period of the season with some hard matches, players get knocks and injuries, players coming back. We have to assess them tomorrow.
“Morgan is one of the players inside that group that we have to assess and see how he is. Chris also, and Elliot and Jota. They have knocks.
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“It was a tough one for Morgan; a painful one. He is better now. He is going to plan.
“Without him we are less strong, because he is so important and special for us, with the things he does. It is up to us to find the solutions. The squad has the solutions we have to find, but it is not the same without him because he brings us something different.
“Elliot, in the game against Palace, somebody stood on his foot and it was very painful. He was able to play against Leicester, but he has been having treatment on it.
“It is painful for him, but he is putting everything he has into being available to play at the weekend. We will assess him tomorrow.
“There are a few players we need to be careful over, we need to make the right decisions. But this is what we are here for.”