Overview
- Nottingham Forest visit Brighton on Sunday in Premier League round 28, entering the match two points above the relegation zone after advancing in Europe midweek.
- Head coach Vitor Pereira said first-choice goalkeeper Matz Sels is unavailable for the game but is scheduled to rejoin training on Monday.
- Top scorer Chris Wood remains sidelined following knee surgery, with any April return only suggested externally as Pereira refuses to set a timetable.
- Stefan Ortega finished the Europa tie despite a calf issue, John Victor is expected to miss the rest of the season, and Nicolo Savona is a doubt with a knee problem.
- Forest have failed to score since Lorenzo Lucca’s recent strike despite 56 shots and 3.86 expected goals, while Brighton welcome James Milner after clearance to play and seek consecutive league wins following victory at Brentford.