Chris Wood has undergone surgery for a knee issue, while Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi have struggled to deliver for Forest, who sit seven points clear of the Premier League relegation zone. Nicolas Dominguez's strike and a late penalty from Morgan Gibbs-White secured a 2-1 victory over relegation rivals West Ham last time out, but Dyche acknowledged the need for more options up top.
James Garner returned to haunt former club Nottingham Forest as he starred in Everton's 2-0 win. The midfielder spent a season-and-a-half on loan at the City Ground, helping them win promotion to the Premier League, but there was no room for sentiment as he scored one and made Thierno Barry's second after the break in a virtuoso display. It saw David Moyes' side return to winning ways after three games without victory as they beat Forest for the second time in three-and-a-half weeks.
Image source, Getty Images Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood is set for a further spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery. The New Zealand striker has been out since mid-October with a knee problem and is yet to feature under Sean Dyche since he replaced Ange Postecogolou as manager. His playing time has been more limited this campaign, with Wood having managed two goals in nine appearances.
Forest go into the game in 16th-place in the table having won two of their first five matches. They were very poor in losing 3-0 at Everton at the weekend and Sean Dyche will be looking for a significant improvement from his players. The Tricky Trees have not conceded a goal in Europe since Dyche took charge and have a positive record against Dutch clubs, winning three of their previous four meetings.