October 23: Nottingham Forest vs Porto Lineups Confirmed
Nottingham Forest faces FC Porto in a crucial Europa League matchup. This game comes on the heels of Nottingham’s managerial change, with Sean Dyche taking the helm after their recent loss to Chelsea. Meanwhile, Porto continues to lead in Liga Portugal, showcasing strong domestic form.
Confirmed Lineups for Nottingham Forest vs. Porto
Nottingham Forest Team News
For the fixture, Matz Sels is positioned as goalkeeper, supported by a defensive line comprising:
- Murillo
- Neco Williams
- Nikola Milenkovic
- Oleksandr Zinchenko
The midfield features Elliot Anderson, Douglas Luiz, and Dan Ndoye, while Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi provide support to forward Igor Jesus. This marks a shift to a 4-2-3-1 formation, differing from their previous 5-3-2 setup.
Porto Team News
Porto will start with Diogo Costa in goal, backed by:
- Alberto Costam
- Jakub Kiwior
- Jan Bednarek
- Francisco Moura
The midfield trio consists of Victor Froholdt, Alan Varela, and Pablo Rosario, while Samu leads the attack, flanked by Pepe and Borja Sainz. Porto maintains its 4-3-3 formation, with only one change from their last match against Benfica, as Gabri Veiga is replaced by Rosario.
Nottingham Forest Squad Overview
| Player Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Matz Sels |
| Defender | Neco Williams |
| Defender | Murillo |
| Defender | Nikola Milenkovic |
| Defender | Oleksandr Zinchenko |
| Midfielder | Elliot Anderson |
| Midfielder | Douglas Luiz |
| Forward | Igor Jesus |
Porto Squad Overview
| Player Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Diogo Costa |
| Defender | Alberto Costa |
| Defender | Jakub Kiwior |
| Defender | Jan Bednarek |
| Defender | Francisco Moura |
| Midfielder | Victor Froholdt |
| Midfielder | Alan Varela |
| Forward | Samu |
Fans can expect an exciting match as Nottingham Forest looks to rebound under new management against a formidable Porto squad. The tactical changes from both teams will be critical in determining the outcome.
