Nottingham Forest injury state of play as Reds prepare for Championship run-in

Nottingham Forest have a two-week break in which to rest and recuperate after a terrific performance against Liverpool in the FA Cup, before their promotion push resumes in earnest.

Diogo Jota's goal - courtesy of a debatable VAR call - proved to be enough for the Premier League visitors in a pulsating quarter-final tie at the City Ground on Sunday. But the Reds had plenty to be positive about after a terrific cup run.

And they will aim to build on that with one final push for a top-six spot once they return to Championship action after the international break. Boss Steve Cooper will hope to welcome back some key players during the run-in. Here's the latest Forest injury news...

Ankle sprain.

Forest's top scorer suffered an ankle sprain in the 2-1 defeat at Cardiff City in January which left him having to be helped off the pitch and leaving the ground in a protective boot. However, he did not have to undergo surgery, as had initially been feared. It was expected to keep him out of action for two months, putting a possible return at around early April.

“He’s getting there. He’s on course, for sure,” the Reds head coach said, prior to his team's 4-0 win over Reading. “Hopefully soon after the international break we’ll be seeing him again.

“Fingers crossed that stays the plan. He’s making good progress and is still very visible around the place, getting his work done. It shouldn’t be too long now, hopefully.

“He’s the captain, so I know - and I would hope - he’s still being as positive in the dressing room as he can be. He’s frustrated that he’s injured, and sometimes the injured boys are on a slightly different schedule to make sure they get the right work done and it doesn’t clash too much with the training or playing