We asked for your views on whether it would be worth the risk to play Morgan Gibbs-White against Aston Villa in the Europa League second leg.
Here are some of your comments:
Phil: It looks a nasty cut. hope he can play on Thursday, but his health must come first. He is key to Forest’s success. I think whoever replaces him (if needs be) will do a fine job.
Maurice: Don’t even think about playing Morgan Gibbs-White on Thursday! Let him recover first. The whole squad is motivated and will keep performing. Great to see everything coming together again for a fan who has been following the Reds since the early 1970’s.
David: There’s no reason to pressure Gibbs-White to play in Thursday’s showdown at Villa Park. We have plenty of cover for him, like Taiwo Awoniyi or Omari Hutchinson.
Luke: He will 100% want to play, it might be a bigger risk telling him he can’t. So long as his vision isn’t impaired by swelling etc, then measure him up for a mask and get him out there. If we qualify, then you can wrap him in cotton wool until the final.
Simon: Got to be down to Gibbs-White himself to decide. Biggest game for us in 40 years and we’re pretty well safe in the Premier League now, so if he feels he’s up for it, play him.
Pat: If Gibbs-White says he’s fit, let him play. It will be one of the biggest games of his career. One of the biggest in our recent history. One that can write a new chapter for us and one that explodes him to England glory.
Colton: Gibbs-White would be a better leader by making the right decision. The season ain’t over yet, we could go down still. He has a huge part to play in our survival. Rest up Thursday, be there to be a potential super-sub. Then play for the rest of the season and hopefully a cup final if fate is on our side.
Mark: Yes, playing in a protective mask is pretty standard for football. He’s a tough Red, and he won’t want to miss this, he can be rested in Premier League games.