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Bruna Reis

Nottingham Forest and Steve Cooper sent team instruction ahead of Blackpool clash

Fans have been discussing who they would like to see start in goal for Nottingham Forest when the Reds return to action this weekend.

Forest will make the trip to Blackpool this Saturday (April 2) in the lunchtime kick-off (12:30pm). Prior to the international break, Steve Cooper's side bowed out of the FA Cup to Liverpool after Diogo Jota claimed the winner in the quarter-final tie at the City Ground.

In the Championship, however, the Reds are unbeaten in their last seven games. Cooper's men claimed consecutive wins against Reading and QPR before the international break.

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Although Brice Samba has been the number one choice for Cooper with 30 appearances in goal this campaign, his three-game suspension after receiving a red card saw Ethan Horvath step up for the past five games. But who should start between the sticks against Blackpool?

Horvath has been away on international duty for the United States, and they faced Costa Rica in the early hours of Thursday morning (UK time). Although he was named on the bench and an unused substitute in their 2-0 defeat, that leaves a short turnaround before an early start against the Seasiders.

The Reds faithful have expressed their thoughts on our Facebook page...

Simon Gough: "Get some kip on the plane, he'll be rate!"

Steve Price: "He'll be flying business class both ways! So what's the issue??"

Richard Thorpe: "Why? Goalkeepers aren't exactly exhausting positions. As long as he's back for Friday should be fine."

John Taylor: "Play Worrall."

Pedro Perez: "I saw Samba in training on YouTube video so I'm assuming yes."

James Stephenson: "Samba is one of the top 3 keepers in the Championship. Hov has done alright but he's a solid second choice."

Ian McMullen: "Surely Samba will have learnt a hard lesson with the indiscipline."

Alfie Donnelly: "Why don’t we just play samba anyway he’s our best."

James York: "No Samba is a liability."

Nick Page: "I think the 10 hour flight is more of the concern rather than how much he does or doesn't run around."

Jay Lale: "High concentration levels are one of the key components as a GK. If not there 100% mentally I would give Samba anther chance."

Paul Gilman: "I guess that will depend on how he feels after his journey."

Lee Thacker: "With jet lag and short turnaround time is be surprised if Samba wasn't picked on Saturday."

Scott Day: "Samba back for me. He’s a great keeper and if he’s learnt a lesson he will be outstanding for us again."

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