Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo said he is hopeful the duo of Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi would be fit for their Premier League clash against Tottenham on Monday night.
Aina who had played every game for Forest this season was forced out of their game against Manchester United in early April and as Forest chase a top four finish Espirito Santo wants Aina and Awoniyi back on track.
Forest face an important trip to face Tottenham on Monday as they look to get back to winning ways after consecutive defeats against Aston Villa and Everton.
‘We have to assess,’ the Portuguese said in Thursday’s pre-match press conference.
‘They were not with the group and are still carrying some problems. We have to assess them. It is going to be day by day.’
He said seven days of rest was a big boost to the team.
“Having the full week is good because we have been facing a tight schedule with a lot of big effort from the players. Many of them are struggling with some situations.
“A clear week was good for us because more than anything it allowed the players to recover properly – not push them immediately after a big effort. We could give them time to recover. Monday, we are going to compete.”
Nottingham Forest are in 4th place with 57 points, Manchester City 55 points, Chelsea 54 points and Aston Villa 54 points are breathing down their necks for a top four finish, with six league games to go.
