Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has delivered a worrying injury update ahead of their much-anticipated Premier League encounter with Manchester United at the City Ground. The Forest boss confirmed that Oleksandr Zinchenko, Chris Wood, Bakwa, and Ola Aina have all been ruled out due to injuries sustained in recent weeks. To make matters worse, Morgan Gibbs-White remains a serious doubt after picking up a knock during training.
Speaking to reporters, Dyche admitted the situation is “far from ideal,” especially with such key players missing during a critical phase of the campaign. Despite the challenges, he expressed confidence in the squad’s depth and resilience, emphasizing the importance of unity and adaptability.
“It’s never easy losing this many first-team players, but this group has spirit,” Dyche said. “We’ll trust those stepping in to give everything for the badge.”
The injuries come at a time when Forest are looking to steady their form and climb up the league table. With Manchester United arriving in strong form, Dyche faces one of his toughest tests yet — managing a depleted squad while keeping Forest’s hopes alive in front of their passionate home supporters.
