Nuno Should Bench Reliable Nottingham Forest Player Against Brentford

Nottingham Forest travel to Brentford looking to extend their Premier League winning streak to three matches. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have momentum after victories over Manchester United and Aston Villa, climbing to fourth in the table.

However, Brentford present a stern test, having not lost at home this season. Both teams aim to continue their strong starts to the 2024/25 campaign, with the hosts holding the edge in recent London encounters.

Forest have struggled at Brentford’s new stadium, losing their last two visits 2-1 and 3-2. Brazilian midfielder Danilo scored in both matches but misses out through injury today.

To maintain their impressive away form, Nuno may need to make a tough selection decision. Despite Neco Williams starting the last two wins and being praised as “incredibly reliable”, he could be dropped for the returning Alex Moreno.

The Spanish left-back offers more defensive stability and previously contained Mohamed Salah effectively. His superior tackling and interception stats this season suggest he may be better equipped to handle Brentford’s dangerous winger Bryan Mbeumo.

While benching Williams seems harsh, Moreno’s defensive qualities could prove crucial in Forest’s pursuit of another valuable away victory to solidify their unexpected league position.