players dropped by forest due to FFP

Former boss Steve Cooper switched between the two. Turner has started between the posts in Nuno’s first three games in charge, but the Portuguese has hinted he would be prepared to make a change. It might be that Sunday’s FA Cup tie with BlacSSkpool presents an opportunity for Vlachodimos to stake his claim for the spot.

Forest do need to establish a clear No.1. Stability and continuity at the back is key to building momentum.

Turner is a good shot stopper. He has made some strong saves so far, including against Manchester United last weekend. Indeed, he showed terrific strength of character to quickly put the error which led to the equaliser behind him and deny Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes on the way to three points being banked.

Nuno stressed Turner should not be singled out for blame for the gaffe against United. The responsibility, he said, was a collective one given the American had instructions to play from the back. It might be that Forest look to adapt how they play to accommodate Turner’s vulnerability with his feet, if Nuno opts to stick with the ex-Arsenal man.

The Reds have been linked with another loan for Keylor Navas, after his spell from PSG last season. He played a key part in survival being secured, but the idea behind buying two goalkeepers in the summer was to address the situation permanently – with Forest having also had Dean Henderson on loan last term.

If there is no room in the budget for adding to this particular department this month, it shouldn’t be a hindrance for the Reds. Nuno has made a fine start to his tenure and has shown he can get the best out of players, and as a former keeper himself you would bank on him having valuable words of advice for Turner and Vlachodimos.