Defender Omar Richards is still some way off making his Nottingham Forest debut, but he is making good progress in his recovery from injury.
The summer signing was pictured out on the grass during the international break, having been sidelined since pre-season with a hairline fracture of the leg. However, he is not yet involved in training with his teammates.
Boss Steve Cooper says the left-back remains weeks, rather than days, away from a comeback. But he has been pleased with the former Bayern Munich man’s commitment as he builds up his fitness.
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“He is not back in training. We are really happy with his progress, we are seeing him frequently on the grass,” said Cooper.
“He is not with us yet, but we are close to the final stages of his rehab. It is still weeks rather than days, but we are really happy with his commitment.
“It has been such a frustrating time for him. We managed to lure him to come here, and then after a few days he picked up the injury and we have not been able to see him in training since.
“But he is still very much part of what we are doing here. We see him every day.
“He is working hard. Unfortunately he has had a bit of company in the treatment room with him lately, but he is working hard. Hopefully sooner rather than later we will see him out with the team.”
Defender Scott McKenna (knee strain) and attacker Morgan Gibbs-White (foot) are injury doubts for the Reds’ trip to Leicester City on Monday, while midfielder Orel Mangala (hamstring) is “still recovering” after a setback in the build-up to the defeat to Fulham. Centre-back Moussa Niakhate was named on the bench for Senegal during the international break, but is yet to make his comeback from a hamstring problem. Striker Emmanuel Dennis withdrew from the Nigeria national camp, but has been involved in training following his return to the City Ground.
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