Nottingham Forest Eye FA Cup Glory with Must-Win Clash Against Exeter City
Nottingham Forest will take on Exeter City in the FA Cup on Tuesday night, aiming to secure a spot in the fifth round and move just three matches away from a potential trip to Wembley.
Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is determined to keep his team’s winning momentum alive. After demolishing Brighton 7-0 in their last outing, Forest will need the same intensity and focus for a challenging away clash against Exeter.
Following Liverpool’s shocking defeat to Plymouth and Arsenal’s early exit in round three, Forest now holds the title of the highest-ranked team still in the competition—a prime opportunity to push for FA Cup glory.
This match also marks Forest’s first appearance since the close of the transfer window. James Ward-Prowse has returned to West Ham after his loan spell, while Joel Ndala made a last-minute switch from PSV before the deadline. Despite club owner Evangelos Marinakis’ desire to bring in a new striker, Forest were unable to land a forward and instead focused on maintaining their current squad.
Injury Updates: Hudson-Odoi and Murillo
Callum Hudson-Odoi has been sidelined for Forest’s last two fixtures against Bournemouth and Brighton after picking up an injury during the team’s 3-2 victory over Southampton. His presence is a key part of Forest’s attacking play, and encouragingly, he was seen training in Dubai alongside teammates during their warm-weather camp.
Meanwhile, Murillo also had to leave the pitch during the Brighton match, raising concerns over his fitness. With both players’ conditions in question, Espirito Santo has now addressed the situation as Forest prepares for their crucial FA Cup clash.
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