Nottm Forest V Leeds at The City Ground - Match Preview

Stuart Pearce expects to have an unchanged squad when his Nottingham Forest team host Leeds.

However, the Reds boss may make changes to his starting line up on Saturday evening, with the likes of Matty Fryatt, Jamaal Lascelles, Jack Hunt, Tom Ince, Chris Burke and Ben Osborn all providing Pearce with options.

Only Chris Cohen, Andy Reid and Jack Hobbs are unavailable

Midfielder Reid (groin) and defender Hobbs (ankle) are both back in training and it is hoped they could be back in first-team contention around the turn of the year.

Cohen continues his rehabilitation after suffering a third serious knee injury of his career in September. The versatile 27-year-old will not play again this season.

Leeds pair Rudy Austin and Giuseppe Bellusci are injury doubts as head coach Neil Redfearn is joined in the dugout by new assistant Steve Thompson.

Midfielder Austin missed last week's home defeat to Fulham due to an ankle injury and despite returning to training on Thursday remains doubtful, while defender Bellusci (hamstring) has been sidelined for two games.

Defender Stephen Warnock was forced off against Fulham due to illness and cramp but is expected to be fit. Gaetano Berardi provides Redfearn with cover for the left-back position.

Leeds have lost three of their last four league games and are bidding to avoid a third successive defeat

Source : PA

Source: PA