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Stefan Ortega absence vs Brighton explained as Nottingham Forest injury update provided - Nottinghamshire Live

Ortega missed the match due to a calf injury from the Europa League; Nottingham Forest manage fatigue with Matz Sels returning in goal amid a relegation fight.

  • On Sunday, Nottingham Forest lost 2-1 at Brighton with Matz Sels starting after a month out with a groin injury, leaving the Reds in danger of relegation.
  • Stefan Ortega, Nottingham Forest goalkeeper, picked up a calf problem during Thursday night's match against Fenerbahce and received treatment on the pitch.
  • Sels then made key saves to keep Forest in the match after returning from his groin lay-off, including a reaction stop to Pascal Gross's low drive.
  • Forest now sit two points above the bottom three with 10 Premier League games remaining, as Pereira flagged fatigue and a congested schedule for their struggles.
  • Having reached the Europa League last 16, Forest face Manchester City away on Wednesday after a quick turnaround from Thursday's Fenerbahce tie, compounding recovery issues.
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