Nottingham Forest supporters are expressing concerns over Moussa Niakhate’s fitness after the defender was forced to leave the field during Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations victory against Gambia. Niakhate initially suffered an injury in the 73rd minute, attempting to continue before ultimately being replaced by Abdoulaye Seck nine minutes from time.

This injury worry compounds a challenging day for Forest fans, as the club faces charges of breaching Financial Fair Play rules. Both Nottingham Forest and Everton could potentially face a minimum six-point deduction for violating Profitability and Sustainability Rules during the previous season. Everton had already received a 10-point penalty in November for a similar offense in the 2021/22 campaign. Reacting to Niakhate’s injury on social media, fans expressed frustration and anxiety.

Some sarcastically remarked on the “great start to the week,” while others lamented the injury blow alongside the club’s ongoing disciplinary issues. The 27-year-old defender, who made his debut for Senegal in March after switching his international allegiance from France, has been a crucial player for Nottingham Forest this season, featuring in 15 appearances across all competitions.

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Nottingham Forest will play the next match in FA Cup against Blackpool on Wednesday 17th of January in Blackpool. The prediction is Nottingham Forest winning the match.​