Nottingham, United Kingdom — Nottingham Forest go dey host Brentford for Premier League on Thursday night, and dem need to recover from di FA Cup semifinal loss wey dem suffer against Manchester City.
Di match go come less than four days afta di heartbreak for Wembley, where dem lose 2-0 to di runners-up. Josko Gvardiol score di second-half header wey seal dem fate. Despite Forest missing chances, di club no fit turn di game around.
Forest still get hope for European qualification, as dem dey push to secure top five position to fit enter Champions League. Dem currently dey sixth with 60 points, and a win against Brentford go push dem up to di third position.
Brentford, on di other hand, dey aim for di Europa Conference League. Dey sit on eighth position, and victory for dem go pull dem just two points away from Fulham. A loss, however, go almost end dia late-season drama.
Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo don talk say di team mus’ react after di FA Cup defeat. He stress di importance of dis match to dem ambitions. “If you fall down, you need to rise again. We go play for our fans and dat go help us,” he stated.
For injury news, Ola Aina still dey struggle with calf injury, but he get hope to return soon. Ryan Yates and Neco Williams go likely start after serving suspension last weekend.
Brentford dey face some injury challenges, with Vitaly Janelt out for di season after surgery. Fabio Carvalho and Joshua Dasilva also dey missing from di squad.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank believe say his players need to maintain their recent form after winning 4-2 against Brighton last time. “We need to be ready and play our best against a strong Forest side,” he said.
As di match enter full gear, both teams sabi say dem no fit afford any mistake. Forest need dis game as dem eye di Champions League spot while Brentford want to maintain dia hopes for Europe.
With a packed City Ground expected, di atmosphere go dey electric, and both teams go wan leave everything for di pitch to achieve victory.
