A Sturm test awaits, but will it provide Arnaud with time to shine?

WITH JESUS BANNED, WOOD A DOUBT AND AWONIYI INELIGIBLE, FRENCHMAN COULD BE SET FOR FIRST REDS START IN AUSTRIA

- By SARAH CLAPSON

VALUABLE time on the training ground with his Nottingham Forest players is just around the corner for Sean Dyche but he has two crucial games to navigate before then.

The Reds travel to Austria this week to take on Sturm Graz in the Europa League tomorrow (5.45pm kickoff).

They then host Leeds United on Sunday in a crunch Premier League clash before the action pauses for the international break.

It has been a whirlwind start to life as Forest head coach for Dyche and he has admitted he had a big task on his hands to turn around the club's form. Progress is being made, though, as was evident in last weekend's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.

It is an important week ahead for the Reds as they try to build some momentum. Below, we round up the latest goings-on Trentside.

BRAZIL DECISION

With Chris Wood injured, summer signing Igor Jesus has enjoyed a run of starts in the Garibaldi.

The Brazilian is still waiting for his first Premier League goal but has five so far in cup competitions.

His encouraging start to the season saw him called up for his country during the last set of international fixtures. However, he has missed out on the latest squad for friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia.