Nottingham Forest travel Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Saturday, in what looks like a tough test for Sabri Lamouchi’s men.
Scott Parker’s side are unbeaten at home this season, having won twice without conceding while putting six past their visitors.
Four of those were scored against Millwall in midweek, which will mean that the Reds are likely to come up against a Fulham side that is full of confidence.
Lamouchi’s side were dismal in the first half against Charlton Athletic on Wednesday and in truth were lucky to escape the game with a draw.
They will need to put in a significantly improved performance if they’re to get a result on Saturday.
With that in mind, we take a look at the XI we expect Lamouchi to go with against Fulham…
Aro Muric pulled off a string of great saves in the first half against Charlton and, despite the wobble against West Bromwich Albion, he looks a smart summer signing and is expected to reprise his role in goal.
Michael Dawson and Joe Worrall have started every game together at the centre of Forest’s defence and look to be forming a good partnership – they should both start on Saturday.
In Ivan Cavaleiro and Anthony Knockaert, Fulham have two high-class wingers, so we back Lamouchi to go defensive with his choice of full-backs with Carl Jenkinson on the right and Jack Robinson on the left.
Parker’s side had 84.3% possession against Millwall, so the Forest boss will likely look to start both Samba Sow and Alfa Semedo to add some defensive solidity in midfield.
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John Bostock was impressive coming off the bench on Wednesday and dictated play at times, he looks likely to start tomorrow.
No visiting team has scored at Craven Cottage yet this season and Lamouchi will surely be looking to field the strongest frontline available to him to ensure the Reds can change that.
They missed Joe Lolley desperately in midweek but the Forest boss is optimistic he will be back fit for tomorrow, in which case he will surely return to the team.
Albert Adomah grabbed the equaliser against Charlton and he looks likely to start on the left flank against Fulham.
Lewis Grabban has started every Championship game this season and that is expected to continue tomorrow. The 31-year-old has two goals in four games for the Reds this season and Lamouchi will no doubt be hoping he can add to that at Craven Cottage.