Nottingham Forest and Porto have confirmed their lineups for their highly anticipated Europa League clash. Following their recent defeat to Chelsea, Nottingham Forest parted ways with manager Ange Postecoglou, and will now be led by Sean Dyche as they face a Porto side that is currently at the top of Liga Portugal.
In terms of team news for Nottingham Forest, Matz Sels will take his place in goal, supported by a defense featuring Murillo, Neco Williams, Nikola Milenkovic, and Oleksandr Zinchenko. The midfield sees Elliot Anderson partnered with Douglas Luiz and Dan Ndoye. In attack, Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi will provide support to striker Igor Jesus. This match marks a tactical shift for Forest, as they transition from a back five to a back four in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with both Ndoye and Hudson-Odoi earning starting spots after previously struggling for game time under the previous regime.
On the other side, Porto will feature Diogo Costa in goal, with a defensive lineup comprising Alberto Costa, Jakub Kiwior, Jan Bednarek, and Francisco Moura. The midfield trio of Victor Froholdt, Alan Varela, and Pablo Rosario will aim to control the center of the pitch, while Samu leads the attack, with experienced wingers Pepe and Borja Sainz supporting him. Porto retains a consistent setup with just one change from their previous match against Benfica, as Gabri Veiga is replaced by Rosario in the 4-3-3 formation.
Both squads appear ready to put on an exciting display in this crucial Europa League encounter. Anticipation builds as fans look forward to the tactical adjustments both managers might employ as the match progresses.