Neco ban means a gap to fill for Reds as they eye final

AINA MAY NOT BE RUSHED BACK FOR SEMI SHOWDOWN

- SARAH CLAPSON

NOTTINGHAM Forest are only one win away from the opportunity to end this remarkable season with some silverware.

It has already been a campaign for the ages Trentside but Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are not done yet. The hunt for a top-five finish in the Premier League will take a backseat this weekend as the Reds turn their focus to the FA Cup.

They are in the semi-finals of the competition for the first time since 1991 and are heading back to Wembley for the first time since winning promotion there three years ago.

A repeat of that magical day in 2022 would go down a storm with the thousands of Forest fans making the trip south.

Sunday’s clash with Manchester City (4.30pm) presents a selection dilemma for head coach Nuno, though. He must find a way to get the better of a Pep Guardiola team used to competing for trophies but who have only one such shot left this term.

Full-back is a particular problem for Nuno. Ola Aina has not been involved in the last three games due to injury, while Neco Williams is suspended.