Nikola Milenkovic injury update as Nottingham Forest defender misses Aston Villa game
Nikola Milenkovic has been ruled out of Nottingham Forest’s game against Aston Villa (Shutterstock)
Nikola Milenkovic and Jair Cunha have missed Nottingham Forest’s Premier League game against Aston Villa on Saturday due to hamstring injuries.
Milenkovic and Cunha suffered their injuries during training on Friday and have failed to make the bench for Forest’s trip to Villa Park.
Daniel Munoz makes his full Forest debut following his £22 million move from Crystal Palace last month, while Ousmane Diomande has been handed his first Premier League start.
Speaking ahead of the game at Villa Park, Oliver Glasner explained the absences of Milenkovic and Cunha.
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‘After lunch, the doctor came to me and said they don’t feel comfortable, there’s some tightness in the hamstrings, so unfortunately they don’t make it today,’ Glasner said.
‘We trained yesterday, but it is how it is. We can’t change it anymore and we trust in the other players.
‘This is why we need the entire squad and it gives a chance to Ousmane.
‘We are flexible and this is why we don’t have doubts.’
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