Nicolás Domínguez
NFO
Argentina
Right
Jun 28, 1998
27
5'10"
161 lb
CM
LW
Box-to-Box
ForestGoal begins comeback
Dominguez scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 win versus West Ham United.
Analysis: Dominguez would spark the comeback for Nottingham Tuesday, as the midfielder would score the first goal of the match in the 56th minute. This is his first goal of the season, coming after 12 appearances. However, the midfielder is still searching for an assists, although he only had one goal contribution in 34 appearances last season.
Option off bench
Dominguez is available off the bench for Monday's trip to Fulham.
Analysis: Dominguez is an option off the bench during Monday's clash. The midfielder was always going to be a late fitness test with a knee injury, but it appears he passed the late test and is back available. Dominguez could see a few more chances in the coming weeks due to other players missing time for AFCON.
Late call vs. Fulham
Dominguez (knee) will be a late call for Monday's game against Fulham, manager Sean Dyche told media during Thursday's pre-match press conference. "It has calmed right down, his knee," Dyche said of Dominguez. "We made a judgement call (for Sunday)."
Analysis: Dominguez wasn't risked in the 3-0 win over Tottenham, but he seems to be trending in the right direction regarding his recovery. The central midfielder will be a late call for Monday's game against the Cottagers, and if he gets the green light, it wouldn't be odd if he moves straight into the XI. Dominguez has started in seven of his 10 appearances between the EPL and the Europa League this season, and Forest need depth in midfield with Ibrahim Sangare away on AFCON duties.
Suffers knee issues
Dominguez (knee) missed Sunday's 3-0 victory against Tottenham due to knee issues and as a precaution to avoid any major setback, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to the Nottingham Post. "Unfortunately he's got a knee issue. It's nothing serious. We've had it scanned. His knee blew up with fluid in it. I think it was a cyst on his knee. Because we've got these eight days (without a game), we didn't risk it."
Analysis: Dominguez had a decent outing against Utrecht midweek while captaining the team but ultimately missed Sunday's clash against the Spurs due to a knee issue. It was likely as a precaution to avoid any major setback, although his situation will have to be monitored since he has been dealing with knee issues earlier in the season as well. Callum Hudson-Odoi is expected to see a larger role if Dominguez remains on the sidelines.
Returns to bench
Dominguez (knee) returned to the bench during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Betis in the Europa League.
Analysis: Dominguez was back on the bench Wednesday during the 2-2 draw. The midfielder was expected to train before this match, but was a surprise inclusion on the bench. His next chance to make his debut this season will be a Saturday match with Sunderland back in the Premier League.
Hopeful to train next week
Dominguez (knee) is set to train next week, according to manager Ange Postecoglou.
Analysis: Dominguez is working towards seeing the field again and is now set to train soon, with the midfielder looking to train with the group following their match against Burnley. This is good news for the player, as he is yet to debut this season. He is probably around two to three weeks from a return, then likely to play soon after training.
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