Six doubts for Everton vs Nottingham Forest, with two ruled out.

Forest vs Everton: Team news ahead of Premier League clash at the City Ground.

Everton continue their challenging run of fixtures with a trip to face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday (3pm BST).

David Moyes has guided the Toffees safely away from relegation worries, losing just two of his 11 games since returning as manager. Now 15 points above the drop zone, Everton aren’t mathematically safe but Moyes is confident enough to look ahead to visiting the new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium. Still, he remains focused on maintaining high standards and pushing the club back towards European contention.

After a narrow 1-0 defeat to league leaders Liverpool, Everton secured a 1-1 draw against second-placed Arsenal. Moyes was pleased with both performances and is now looking forward to facing third-placed Forest.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s Forest side have been one of the season’s surprise packages but still have work to do to secure a Champions League spot. They head into the match after a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.

Team News

Everton

Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Out
The striker is still recovering from a long-term hamstring injury and remains sidelined.

Orel Mangala – Out
The midfielder, on loan from Lyon, is out for the rest of the season with a ruptured ACL.

Jesper Lindstrom – Doubt
The Napoli loanee has missed the last two matches due to a groin issue, possibly a hernia.

Vitalii Mykolenko – Doubt
The left-back was absent against Arsenal due to a thigh injury suffered during international duty.

Iliman Ndiaye – Expected to Feature
Returned from a knee injury and scored against Arsenal. Subbed off with cramp, but should be fit.

Nathan Patterson – Expected to Feature
Made his first start of the season last week. Taken off with cramp, but should be available.

Nottingham Forest

Chris Wood – Major Doubt
The top scorer has missed the last three matches with a hip problem and is being assessed daily.

Anthony Elanga – Doubt
Subbed off at half-time against Villa and is due for a scan.

Olaoluwa Aina – Major Doubt
Missed the last game with a calf injury and may not return in time for Everton.

Taiwo Awoniyi – Major Doubt
Sidelined with a hamstring injury and is unlikely to be risked.

Alex Moreno – Return
The on-loan defender was ineligible against his parent club Villa but is available for this fixture.