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.
Ola Aina is in recovery after successful surgery to a hamstring injury sustained on international duty with Nigeria.
Nottingham Forest's plans for Ange Postecoglou's attacking style have suffered an early blow, with Ola Aina ruled out for three months due to a hamstring injury.
Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina believes the injury suffered by teammate Taiwo Awoniyi during their 2-2 draw against Leicester could have been avoided if the offside flag had been raised earlier.
Nuno Espirito Santo admits it is a big blow to lose Ola Aina to an injury at this stage of the season.
Ola Aina has been rewarded with a contract extension at Nottingham Forest.