The big Nottingham Forest dilemmas facing Steve Cooper ahead of Huddersfield clash

It’s a massive game for Nottingham Forest this weekend, with only 90 minutes separating Steve Cooper’s side from a potential place in the Premier League next season.

The club have worked hard to get to where they are, with the former Swansea boss taking the helm when the side were struggling at the bottom end of the Championship table. The boss has revitalised the side and had them performing well and they have subsequently shot up the division and into the play-offs.

He’s done so well, that the automatic spots were not out of the equation until the last few weeks of the campaign. Instead though, he has had to settle for a spot in the play-offs and after seeing off Sheffield United, they now have to win just once more to get into the top flight.

It won’t be easy for them, as they take on a Huddersfield side who are playing with just as much confidence as they are. With so much riding on this fixture, Cooper will need to ensure his side are well-equipped to seal the win – and here are some of the dilemmas facing him ahead of the game.

Does Philip Zinckernagel get the nod?

The player has started both of the play-off semi-final games for Nottingham Forest so far but it could be argued that he hasn’t been at his brilliant best in either fixture.

He was subbed off in both games and replaced without really offering too much. He has struggled to find an end product and has barely had a shot and whilst he statistically completed the most dribbles of anyone in the first game against the Blades, he also lost more duels than anyone else on the field.

There are some solid options for Steve Cooper to choose from on the bench and the question is whether or not he chooses to stick or twist against Huddersfield. He has been relatively