Nottingham Forest's Renan Lodi reacts
Nottingham Forest could be without left-back Renan Lodi for this afternoon’s meeting with Everton.
The Lowdown: Regular
Lodi arrived on loan from Atletico Madrid over the summer and has made himself a regular in Steve Cooper’s side in 2023. The 24-year-old, hailed as ‘hard-working‘ by Diego Simeone, has started the last 10 Premier League fixtures, helping Forest to four clean sheets.
The Reds have picked up a more than respectable 15 points in that run, however, the Brazilian may miss a matchday squad for the first time since October after he was replaced with an issue against West Ham last time out.
The Latest: Injury update
Nottingham Post reporter Sarah Clapson shared a story on Friday following Cooper’s pre-Everton press conference.
The story said that Lodi faces a late fitness check ahead of this afternoon’s fixture and that the full-back was actually a doubt before West Ham with a groin issue.
The Verdict: Toffolo time?
Lodi is one of three left-backs on the books at the City Ground alongside Harry Toffolo and Omar Richards. As per WhoScored, Lodi has outperformed Toffolo this season, so missing the former for a key fixture wouldn’t be ideal. Richards has been out all season through injury, so if Lodi isn’t passed fit, Cooper may be forced to go with Toffolo.
The 27-year-old last started for Forest in the league back in October, although he was initially first choice at the beginning of the campaign, so could prove to be a solid replacement.
All eyes will be on team news an hour before kick-off, and it’ll be interesting to see if Lodi makes it or if Cooper is forced into another defensive change
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