Nottingham Forest will look to continue their fine recent form when they entertain Norwich at the City Ground on Saturday.

Aitor Karanka's side endured a slow start to the campaign, with too many draws halting their progress.

However, the Reds are on a seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions, winning four of those matches.

Arguably the most impressive victory came last time out, when they shocked Middlesbrough to pick up a thoroughly deserved 2-0 victory at the Riverside.

That moved Forest into the top six and they will be looking to kick-on by showing more consistency - starting against the Canaries.

Even though Karanka will be tempted to keep as many of the XI that played at Boro, injuries and suspensions have forced changes.

As well as that, with such a big squad, he can rotate, picking players for different opponents ahead of a busy schedule.

Here we look at the XI we expect on Saturday...

The big keeper is the number one for the Reds and will continue in goal.

As it's a home game that Forest will expect to win, Janko could come in for Tendayi Darikwa, who will be used later in the week with three games in seven days.

The former Huddersfield man should return in place of Michael Dawson.

Fox has been a regular this season and will keep his place on the left-side of the defence.

With Jack Robinson suspended, Karanka will hope Osborn is fit enough to start at left-back, where he will look to get forward to support in the final third.

The Algerian should return to the side after missing out against Boro. His energy, drive and attacking threat means he should get the nod over the more defensive Ben Watson.

Colback will have more defensive responsibility in this midfield partnership but that suits his game.

The Portuguese youngster should get another chance and will want to impress with fierce competition behind him.

The club-record signing has shown flashes of his brilliance this season and has the ability to make the difference on Saturday.

One of the first names on the teamsheet, Lolley has been fantastic for Forest in recent games.

After a goal as a sub last time out, Grabban should get in from the start ahead of Daryl Murphy against his former club.

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