Following a week-long training camp in Dubai, Super Eagles duo Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi, alongside their Nottingham Forest teammates, are ready for their FA Cup fixture against Exeter on Tuesday.
Fresh from their resounding 7-0 win over Brighton, Nottingham Forest’s players and coaching staff embarked on a warm weather training camp in Dubai, offering a timely chance to rejuvenate and refocus after a grueling schedule that has propelled them to third place in the Premier League.
With the Dubai training camp now over, Nottingham Forest will shift their focus to their upcoming FA Cup tie against League One side Exeter, aiming to secure a convincing victory and progress to the next round of the prestigious competition.
Exeter’s form has been dismal in recent weeks, with the League One side enduring an eight-game winless streak that has seen them slide to 18th in the standings, just six points clear of the relegation zone. In stark contrast, Nottingham Forest have been in impressive form, suffering only one defeat in their last 11 outings.
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Despite their superior form, Nottingham Forest will be cautious of a potential upset, taking note of recent FA Cup shocks where Manchester City narrowly beat another League One side Leyton Orient, while Liverpool suffered a stunning 1-0 defeat to Championship strugglers Plymouth.
Nottingham Forest are expected to rotate their squad for the FA Cup tie, with a crucial Premier League match against Fulham looming. However, Ola Aina’s impressive form may earn him a continued spot at right-back, although he might not play the full match. The Nigerian international is highly valued by the team and is considered one of the best right-backs in the league this season.
On the other hand, Taiwo Awoniyi will be eager to regain a starting spot, particularly given that his last start came in the FA Cup, where he helped Nottingham Forest secure a 2-0 victory over Luton. The experienced striker will also be hoping to find the back of the net again, considering his only goal this season came in a 3-0 Premier League win against Wolves.
Nottingham Forest’s impressive Premier League run has set the stage for a potential trophy win in the FA Cup, which would be a fitting reward for the significant investments made by owner Evangelos Marinakis, a testament to his vision and commitment to the club.
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