Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper admitted Anthony Elanga’s performance against Liverpool at Anfield was questionable.The winger moved to the City Ground from Manchester United in the summer transfer window. He has started well for Forest, scoring one goal and three assists in 10 games so far.
However, the 13-capped Sweden international was not feeling well ahead of the match against the Reds and was given touches and passes. Meanwhile, Kop icon Divock Origi will not be returning to Anfield. The forward joined Bos from AC Milan this summer but is struggling with a hip injury.
Former Manchester United striker Taiwo Awonyi is also ruled out, as are Callum Hudson-Odoi, Gonzalo Montiel, Nuno Tavares, Danilo and Felipe. “It’s disappointing that nobody is back in the starting lineup,” Cooper said in his pregame press conference.
“Especially at the top of the pitch where we don’t have many options.” , it depends on the availability of the players,” Cooper said. “Anthony has also been ill for a few days. It’s a touch up and he’ll go to the game. Not sure if I can release it if it’s available.
It would be a shame because he was fantastic against Luton. “The Premier League game is very physically demanding, so it has its doubts.”
