Nottingham Forest face a potentially decisive game in their season this afternoon, as they travel to Oakwell to face Barnsley.
Following results on Saturday, Forest know that anything other than a defeat to the Tykes will secure them a place in the play-offs this season, and with it, a potential shot at promotion.
Barnsley however, know that a defeat here would confirm their relegation back to League One after just a single season in the Championship, and having already caused problems for some of the Championship’s promotion-chasers this season, this may not be an easy task for Forest.
Perhaps with that in mind, Forest manager Sabri Lamouchi has named a side that shows three changes from the one that drew 2-2 with Swansea on Wednesday evening, with Jordan Smith taking the place of Brice Samba – who is absent from the squad completely – in goal, while Michael Dawson and Tiago Silva coming into the side in place of Ryan Yates and Sammy Ameobi, who both drop to the bench.
Who will win this afternoon?Forest
Barnsley
Draw |
Taking to Twitter to react to that team news, plenty of Forest fans were keen to voice their opinion on their side’s starting lineup for such a vital game.
Here, we take a look at what some of those supporters had to say.
5 at the back and 2 defensive mids. We're really parking this bus 😂 might be good to see Grabban and Da Costa as a 2 tho
— Dylan (@DylanJackson02) July 19, 2020
One conceded at least. He is one to make a mistake but happy for him to make an appearance and for George Shelley to be involved
— Ellis White (@elliswhite04) July 19, 2020
Again you have to ask where the creativity is going to come from again, that’s a team set up to get a draw, it’s going to be hard to watch I feel #courage
— Gordon Rowland (@gordieboy67) July 19, 2020
I see that as a 352. No issue with that- we need to not get stuffed, that’s all. Still gives a couple of fringe players a chance to show what we can do and means we don’t have to risk Cash. If we can go in at ht with a lead we can hopefully rest Sow and Grabbs too.
— Davo M (@davo261088) July 19, 2020
Nice to see Shelvey get in the bench. Big game for Smith but it’s not like he’s been there before, Ipswich being a massive game!
— Will Hobson (@Willh1985) July 19, 2020
Oooh no that wasn’t my choices Sabri however, you’re the boss & I have faith in you,…We can do this!
— Lynn (@elinspain) July 19, 2020
