The Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest is looming, but Nottingham Forest faces a significant challenge with a growing injury list. Manager Sean Dyche has confirmed that Dilane Bakwa will miss the crucial away game against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday. Bakwa has been sidelined with an injury since the defeat at St James' Park earlier this month.
Injury Concerns Mount for Nottingham Forest
Adding to the injury woes, Chris Wood is also a doubt for the game. Dyche confirmed that Wood is dealing with a knock. The situation worsened during their Europa League victory against FC Porto, where Oleksandr Zinchenko was forced off with an injury. While Nicolò Savona replaced Zinchenko and contributed to a penalty win, losing a player of Zinchenko's quality is a major setback.
Speaking about the injured players, Dyche stated, "[Dilane] Bakwa's going to be a bit longer, unfortunately. Woody [Chris Wood], we're still waiting on news. It's settling, but how quickly it can settle, we're waiting for news on that. Zinchenko, after coming off, we'll wait and see how that is as well, that one's going to be touch and go, I think."
Dyche Acknowledges the Challenge
Despite the presence of a large squad, Dyche acknowledged the challenges posed by the numerous injuries. "There is a big squad, but there are a lot of injuries, so that's not ideal," he admitted.
The Bournemouth vs. Nottingham Forest match promises to be a closely contested affair. Bournemouth will be looking to capitalise on Forest's injury problems. Forest, despite their setbacks, will be aiming to secure a positive result on the road. The match is set to be a test of depth and resilience for Sean Dyche's side.