Brighton and Hove Albion have enjoyed a fine start to the season under their new manager Fabian Hurzeler but the game against Forest could be his toughest team selection yet.
The Seagulls are unbeaten under the German with Premier League victories against Everton and Manchester United, followed by a draw at Arsenal and a stalemate against Ipswich last time out at the Amex. Albion have also advanced to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup thanks to victories against Crawley Town and last night’s 3-2 win against Wolves.
Hurzeler has had injury issues to contend with and will hope to have some of his top performers – such as Joao Pedro and Mats Wieffer – back this Sunday against Nottingham Forest.
Hurzeler also has to make a decision on Yankuba Minteh, who has struggled to find his best form, while Pedro could come in for record signing Georginio Rutter.
Here's Brighton's strongest XI to face Nottingham Forest, as it stands...
9. Simon Adingra - RW
The Ivory coast winger just gets the nod over Yankuba Minteh at the moment. Adingra's finishing and final pass just gives him the edge. Photo: Mike Hewitt
10. Joao Pedro - No 10
The Brazil attacker will look to get up to speed quickly after sustaining a slight knock on international duty. He missed the Ipswich draw and the Carabao win against Wolves but could return to face Forest. Photo: Eddie Keogh
11. Kaoru Mitoma - LW
One of the best attacking talents in the Premier League and always an entertaining player to watch live. Great player! Photo: Bryn Lennon
12. Danny Welbeck - CF
The experienced attacker has started the season well and is currently playing some of the best football of his career. The focal point of Hurzeler's attack Photo: Paul Hazlewood