, Potential Forest starting XI for the opening day

Potential Forest starting XI for the opening day

Defence

Eric Lichaj – Right Back

The American international first announced himself within the English when he was playing for Aston Villa from 2008-2013.

He had loan spells at Lincoln City, Leyton Orient and Leeds United before signing for Forest in 2013, on a two-year-deal.

Since arriving at the City Ground, the 28-year-old has made over 150 appearances, scoring 3 goals, and is an ever-present in the Forest back line.

Joe Worrall – Centre Back 

At just 20 years old, Worrall is a newcomer to the senior game, after a successful time rising up the academy at Forest.

In 2016 he went on loan to Dagenham and Redbridge, where he gained valuable experience of playing regular first team football, and returned to Forest with much more experience than he had prior to the loan.

Similarly to Jordan Smith, last season was a real breakout season for the youngster at Forest, where he made 21 league appearances, and solidified himself as a regular for the club, and will be looking to do the same next season.

Michael Mancienne – Centre Back

With the youth of Joe Worrall at the heart of the Forest defence, it is important to blend that with an older, wiser, and more experienced centre-back partner, and that is exactly what Michael Mancienne provides.

The former Chelsea academy player signed for Forest back in 2014, from German side Hamburger SV, and has been an important member of the first team ever since.

The 29-year-old made 30 appearances in all competitions last year, and will no doubt feature heavily for Forest come August.

Armand Traore – Left Back 

Former Arsenal man Armand Traore has never quite fulfilled his potential after many people suggested he would be the next big thing following his progression through the Arsenal academy, and his loan to Italian giants Juventus.

However, after a successful 5 years at QPR, Traore moved to Nottingham Forest on a free transfer in 2016, following an injury which ruled him out of the remainder of that season.

However once fit, the Senegalese international found his way into the first team at the City Ground, and will likely be the first choice left-back at Forest this season.

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