Overview
- Igor Jesus sealed a 2-1 win at Utrecht with an 88th‑minute strike, delivering Forest’s first away victory in European competition for 30 years.
- Douglas Luiz returned after two days of training and was withdrawn at half-time, Oleksandr Zinchenko completed 90 minutes, and Murillo featured following illness.
- Ryan Yates faces weeks out with a hamstring injury, with Chris Wood, Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina still unavailable, while goalkeeper Matz Sels is hoped to return against Tottenham.
- Ibrahim Sangare and Willy Boly will join Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations after Sunday’s match, and Nigeria omitted Aina after Forest said he was not fit to be released.
- Dyche says January recruitment is an ongoing process shaped by fitness and absences, as attention turns to Premier League selection decisions following mixed individual displays and supporter criticism of Dan Ndoye.