Sturm Graz vs Nottingham Forest: Team News and Confirmed Lineups for Europa League
Sturm Graz host Nottingham Forest in the Europa League on Thursday evening, as Sean Dyche seeks his second win in charge of The Tricky Trees in the competition. The history between these teams goes back to 1984, when Forest beat Sturm Graz 2-1 on aggregate in the UEFA Cup quarter-finals before losing to Anderlecht in the next round despite winning the first leg 2-0.
Team News: Sturm Graz
- Max Johnston and Belmin Beganovic are unavailable for selection.
- Tochi Chukwuani is suspended for this match.
- Dimitri Lavalee’s place is uncertain after he received a yellow card and scored an own goal in the previous game.
Team News: Nottingham Forest
- Douglas Luiz is expected to miss the match after sustaining an injury against Manchester United in the Premier League.
- Other potential absentees include Dilane Bakwa, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ola Aina, and Chris Wood.
- Taiwo Awoniyi, Omari Hutchinson, Jair Cunha, and Angus Gunn were not included in the Europa League squad.
“GIVEMESPORT have taken a look at the team news for both sides and how they could line up for this game.”
Historical Note
The encounter rekindles an old rivalry from the 1984 UEFA Cup, where Nottingham Forest triumphed over Sturm Graz before bowing out to Anderlecht in the semi-final stage.
Author’s summary: Both teams face multiple absences, with Nottingham Forest particularly affected by injuries as they revisit a fixture steeped in European history.