McKenna, Yates, Cook - Nottingham Forest injury latest ahead of West Ham

Premier League football returns to the City Ground for the first time in 23 years this Sunday.

West Ham are the visitors as Steve Cooper's Reds look to bounce back from their opening day defeat against Newcastle United. There are big decisions to be made, with four players currently out injured.

In his pre-match press conference today, Cooper gave an update on injuries and delivered news of another blow to his defence. Below is a look at the injury situation at the club.

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: McKenna has picked up a knock in training and is a "big doubt" for the game.

: "He's picked up something in training unfortunately and is a big doubt. We'll give him every chance. If he doesn't make it then it gives someone else a chance and we look forward to being the best we can be at the weekend."

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Knee

Picked up a knock against Notts County. Yates was making his return from a knee problem at Meadow Lane. The Nigel Doughty Academy graduate had missed the previous four friendlies after suffering the injury during the Reds' pre-season training camp in Spain.

"Ryan Yates hasn't got back in time, he's not far away. I'm gutted for him. But I’m more focused on the guys who are available, which is no disrespect to Yatesy because everyone knows what I think of him. It’s more about the guys who are available and do end up getting picked."

Cooper has said he is still injured so will miss the West Ham game.

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: He missed the Premier League opener against Newcastle and will also be out against West Ham.

: "Cook has picked up a bit of an injury, he picked something up in the preparation," the head coach said before the Newcastle game. "It's still settling down, but hopefully he'll be back in a few days' time," said the