Forest set for attacking shake-up

Posted Friday, April 13, 2018 by PA

Nottingham Forest boss Aitor Karanka could look to freshen up the attack after six matches without a goal for the visit of Ipswich.

Striker Daryl Murphy has been carrying a calf injury, which again saw him miss the midweek 1-0 home defeat to Brentford.

Greek forward Apostolos Vellios dropped to the bench against the Bees, with 18-year-old Ben Brereton being given a chance to lead the attack.

Midfielder David Vaughan continues to battle a persistent ankle problem which has sidelined him since the end of January, while club captain Chris Cohen (knee) also continues his rehabilitation.

Bryan Klug will take charge of Ipswich following the early departure of out-going manager Mick McCarthy following the midweek win over Barnsley.

Klug, who stepped up from his role as Town’s academy head of coaching and player development, has recalled defender Chris Smith from a loan spell at Chelmsford City, so the 20-year-old goes straight into the squad.

Teenager Barry Cotter made his debut at right-back against Barnsley, so could be handed another chance to impress as Adam Webster is carrying a hamstring problem and captain Luke Chambers has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a cracked rib.

Forwards David McGoldrick (groin) and Joe Garner (minor skull fracture) are both recovering from long-term injuries, along with goalkeeper Dean Gerken (hip), Emyr Huws and Andre Dozzell (both knee).