It's been a case of points not matching performances for Philippe Montanier's Nottingham Forest this term.

The Reds lie 15th in the EFL Championship table after nine games, winning three times, drawing twice, and losing four times.

Although Montanier's men have been playing some of the most exquisite football in the division, scoring 17 times, it's keeping the ball out of the net that has been the major problem thus far this campaign for Forest, after conceding a staggering 19 goals in 9 games.

On Tuesday night, they host a Fulham side who have endured a steady start to the Championship season, however find themselves short on confidence after Saturday's 4-0 hammering, at the hands of Lee Johnson's Bristol City.

Nevertheless, Slavisa Jokanovic's men do possess the quality to be a real threat come the end of the season, despite winning only three times after nine games, and also drawing four times and losing twice.

It won't be an easy game for the Reds, so here, FLW writer George Harbey names his Forest starting 11 that is more than capable of beating Fulham at the City Ground on Tuesday night...

 

GK: Vladimir Stojkovic

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After the departure of Forest Player of the Year  Dorus De Vries to Celtic, many questioned the ability of the Serbian upon his arrival at the City Ground, however the 33-year-old has made a string of impressive performances.

RB: Hildeberto Pereira

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The Benfica loanee was controversially sent off against Aston Villa a couple of weeks ago, in a celebration that typifies his passion and love for the club already, and is fast becoming a fan favourite at the City Ground.

 

CB: Matt Mills

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The 30-year-old will be looking to use his experience in order to shore up the Forest defence, which has seen 19 goals hit the back of their net.

CB: Michael Mancienne

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The former Hamburg and England under 21 star has endured an impressive three seasons in Nottingham, and has made 71 appearances for the Reds.

LB: Eric Lichaj

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Another fan favourite, the American left back has made 110 appearances for Forest, ever since signing from Aston Villa in 2013.

RCM: Henri Lansbury

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I believe that Tuesday night's fixture will see Lansbury adopt a more defensive role in midfield, despite netting twice and assisting twice this season.

LCM: David Vaughan

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A large majority of the City Ground faithful have been perplexed as to how David Vaughan doesn't feature in the Forest starting lineup.

The Welshman has made 57 appearances in total for the Reds, following an impressive loan spell from Sunderland.

RM: Mustapha Carayol

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The Gambian has looked lively and sharp following his arrival from Middlesbrough on transfer deadline day, and has erased Oliver Burke off Forest fans' minds for the time being...

CAM: Ben Osborn

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The Derby-born 22 year old has already made an impressive 89 appearances for the Reds, netting 6 times and assisting 11 times.

LM: Nicolao Dumitru

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The Napoli loanee came on as a substitute against Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend, and Tuesday night could be the perfect time for the 24- year-old to show what he is about.

ST: Apostolos Vellios

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The former Everton forward has recently found his form at the City Ground, netting 3 times in 8 games, and furthermore , keeping the infamous Nicklas Bendtner out of the starting lineup.

So...What do you think Forest fans? Would you agree with this starting lineup? Would you make any changes? Who do you prefer, Nicklas Bendtner, or Apostolos Vellios? Leave your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below!