Nottingham Forest’s European campaign continues on Thursday night as they face Austrian side Sturm Graz in the Europa League, but Sean Dyche’s squad is facing a serious test of depth.
Speaking on BBC Radio Nottingham, Forest commentator Colin Fray outlined the scale of the selection challenge and the balancing act Dyche faces as he looks to keep their European hopes alive.
Dyche’s preparations for the trip to Austria have been complicated by an extensive list of absentees, with several key players unavailable due to injury, suspension, or squad restriction.
“Everybody knew when Forest qualified for Europe that it would be a juggling act this season,” Fray said. “And at the moment, they have got as many points from three Europa League games as they have in the entire of the Premier League season.
“But he (Sean Dyche) has got issues tonight, and you could tell that was on his mind a little bit. He’s got at least 10 players unavailable tonight due to either not being in the squad, being suspended or due to injuries.
“And not included in that 10 is Elliot Anderson, who’s not amongst the party of players who were at the ground last night. Potentially, 11 players unavailable for him tonight.”
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