Nottingham Forest striker set to miss trip to Sheffield United

Nottingham Forest will remain without top goal-scorer Lewis Grabban for Friday night's trip to Bramall Lane.
By Ben McKenna
Published 3rd Mar 2022, 11:49 BST
Updated 3rd Mar 2022, 11:50 BST

The 34-year-old has not featured since Forest's 2-1 defeat at Cardiff City at the end of the January due to an ankle problem.

Steve Cooper takes his side to Bramall Lane tomorrow evening in a fixture that could have big ramifications in the race for the play-offs.

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Grabban has scored 13 goals across all competitions this season - including the winner in Nottingham's third round FA Cup win over Arsenal - but is not expected to return to action until after this month's international break.

MANAGER: Forest boss Steve Cooper. Picture: PA Wire.MANAGER: Forest boss Steve Cooper. Picture: PA Wire.
MANAGER: Forest boss Steve Cooper. Picture: PA Wire.

“He is progressing,” said Cooper.

“It’s a bit of a longer game with him because it was quite a bad ankle injury. I had a good update on him yesterday. He’s definitely on course.

“We won’t see him before the international break. But hopefully not too long after it, he’ll be back involved.”

Forest will also be without goalkeeper Brice Samba due to suspension while Max Lowe is ineligible to play as he is on loan from the Blades.

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