Nottingham Forest will look to make it four league wins in a row against a resurgent Reading this weekend with the Royals unbeaten in seven in all competitions.<\/p>\n
The Reds have been rumoured with plenty of ins and outs over the last couple of weeks with interest reportedly on Midfielder Joao Carvalho from overseas as well as defender Joe Worrall who\u2019s attracting the likes of Norwich, Sheffield United and West Ham in the Premier League whilst the clubs obvious need for a striker poses column inches with the likes of Dwight Gayle, Glenn Murray and most recently Jonathan Kodja all said to be hot on the list of Sabri Lamouchi.<\/p>\n
23 year old Worrall who celebrates his birthday today stated \u201cOf course you want to play in the Premier League and if you\u2019ve got teams coming in for you it\u2019s hard to say no\u201d whilst his Coach was less reluctant to talk of the Hucknall born star leaving suggesting \u201cI will never give permission.\u201d The Frenchman continuing \u201cWe are here to try to achieve a dream all together”.<\/p>\n
On bringing in a back up to the clubs top goalscorer Lewis Grabban, Lamouchi was more positive stating that the club should be buying players rather than offloading their best assets quoting “They have permission to give me more players only. We need to find the right player, the right profile to achieve our goals.”<\/p>\n
Ahead of the Reading match the Forest boss was optimistic with recent performances saying \u201cThere is a good atmosphere, because the results are what they are. We deserved them, but it was really tough.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNow the problem is not what we have done, it has been really good, it is only what we will do for the rest of the season. The past is the past and we have to focus on now.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI am happy because Christmas time was positive, but positive because the players worked hard and did a great job.\u201d<\/p>\n
Of Saturday\u2019s opponents Forest will expect a tough trip against a well drilled side under Mark Bowen with Reading winning their last four league games before being held to an FA Cup draw at home to Blackpool last weekend.<\/p>\n
Lamouchi said \u201cThey are in good shape, they are a very good team with good players. They are organised with quality so it will be a tough game.\u201d<\/p>\n
After defeat against Chelsea where a much changed young Forest team took to the field and played well at Stamford Bridge they\u2019ll be likely recalls for the more established likes of Brice Samba, Matty Cash, Joe Lolley, Lewis Grabban, Thiago Silva and co as the Reds look to make it four on the bounce themselves and end Reading\u2019s recent run of good form.<\/p>\n
Kick off on Saturday is 3pm at the Madejski Stadium.<\/p>\n