Nottingham Forest will be without record signing Ibrahim Sangare for their clash against Manchester United. The midfielder played 70 minutes as his side earned a shock 3-1 win over Newcastle United.
Sangare stifled the Magpies’ midfield, managing to thwart Bruno Guimaraes and launch effective counter-attacks from deep. The win was Nuno Espirito Santo’s first since replacing Steve Cooper in the hot seat a week ago.
But the Portuguese manager will be without midfield enforcer Sangare when Forest welcome United to the City Ground on Saturday. ALSO READ: Ratcliffe starting to address Lineker takeover concern ALSO READ: The unique approach INEOS can transform United with He was booked for a 26th minute foul on Alexander Isak, taking his tally to five for the season.
Sangare’s caution means he will sit out while his teammates take on Erik ten Hag’s side this weekend. Premier League bookings are reset after the 19th game, with the Newcastle win Forest’s 18th league fixture of the campaign - piling more frustration on the Reds.