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Nottingham Forest handed injury boost ahead of big Town clash as star set to return

Struggling Nottingham Forest have been handed a boost as it appears one of their key men will be fit to face Ipswich Town in the Premier League at Portman Road on Friday night.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 2:44 PM
Nottingham Forest handed injury boost ahead of big Town clash as star set to return
Key Things to Know
  • Morgan Gibbs-White is expected to return from a muscle injury for Nottingham Forest against Ipswich Town.
  • Defender Nikola Milenkovic should also be ready to play after recovering from a bone bruise.
  • Striker Igor Jesus remains unavailable due to an ongoing calf injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nottingham Forest have received an injury boost ahead of Friday's Premier League match against Ipswich Town, with playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White expected to return. Gibbs-White missed Forest's recent home defeat to Arsenal after suffering a muscle injury against Crystal Palace. Defender Nikola Milenkovic, who was an unused substitute against the Gunners following a bone bruise, is also expected to be available for the trip to Portman Road.

Forest remain without striker Igor Jesus, who has been sidelined with a calf injury suffered prior to the international break. Manager Oliver Glasner confirmed that Jesus will miss several more fixtures. Nottingham Forest currently sit second bottom in the Premier League table after losing three consecutive matches.

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