Nottingham Forest took a major step towards surviving relegation in the Premier League after a convincing 3-1 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday.
Nigeria international Ola Aina could be set for a timely return to action after Nottingham Forest head coach Vitor Pereira delivered an encouraging update on the defender's fitness.
Unai Emery has blasted VAR after Nottingham Forest claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final at the City Ground on Thursday.
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira said he was "very happy" after his side delivered a ruthless 5-0 win over Sunderland, but warned their fight for survival was not finished.
Nottingham Forest have been dealt a significant blow in the closing stages of the season and their quest for Premier League survival, with Callum Hudson-Odoi ruled out after undergoing surgery on a thigh injury sustained in European action.
Aston Villa face a defining week as they balance domestic ambitions with a significant European challenge, with a Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest looming on the horizon.