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Forest's European high meets relegation fight
19 Apr
Summary
- Nottingham Forest reached their first European semi-final since 1984.
- Chris Wood and Murillo face fitness tests; Hudson-Odoi injured.
- Burnley has a history of draws against Forest, with four of last five drawn.
Nottingham Forest is set to host Burnley, balancing their recent continental success with the urgent need for Premier League points. The team is buoyed by reaching their first European semi-final since 1984 after eliminating Porto from the Europa League.
However, this historic achievement comes with injury concerns. Striker Chris Wood and defender Murillo sustained knocks during the European fixture but are optimistic about featuring. Conversely, Callum Hudson-Odoi is confirmed out with a muscle injury.
Burnley, a perennial thorn in Forest's side, aims to leverage any fatigue from their European exploits. Historically, this fixture is tightly contested, with four of the last five matches ending in draws, including a 1-1 stalemate earlier this season.
Burnley's away form presents a challenge, having secured only two victories in their last 21 visits to The City Ground. The team's ability to spoil Forest's celebrations hinges on overcoming this statistic and their recent trend of drawn results against Forest.
