Jair Cunha
NFO
Brazil
Both
Mar 7, 2005
21
6'6"
192 lb
CB
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ForestEdging closer to return
Cunha (foot) has made the trip to Portugal for Thursday's Europa League matchup against Porto but will remain out, according to coach Vitor Pereira, "We have almost solved the situation, but not yet for this game."
Analysis: Cunha has missed three games across all competitions due to his injury and might remain limited or rested in European action, but he could be close to making a full return in subsequent weeks. He had made four official starts in a center-back spot before suffering the injury. However, he'll be in contention with current starters Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic whenever he's ready to play.
Remains out with injury
Jair (foot) remains out without a clear timetable to return, according to manager Vitor Pereira. "No, Jair has an injury," Pereira revealed. "I don't know exactly how long he will stay out but he is recovering and doing treatment. We will see what will happens, because he is important for us."
Analysis: The Brazilian defender suffered the injury in the first leg of the Europa League tie against Midtjylland, and Sunday's game against the Spurs will mark his third straight absence. Depending on the severity of the injury and his recovery process, Jair will aim to be an option for the April 9 clash against Porto in the Europa League before the Premier League resumes with a clash against Aston Villa on Sunday, April 12.
Suffers foot issue
Cunha has been dealing with a foot issue this week that limited his training and was forced off early in Thursday's 1-0 loss against Midtjylland in the Europa League due to the setback, according to coach Vitor Pereira, per Jak Netting of VAVEL. "With Jair [Cunha], I think it was an issue with his foot. It was a pity as we planned to play with him."
Analysis: Cunha has been battling a foot issue this week and couldn't push through it during Thursday's Europa League loss to Midtjylland, as he was forced off before the 10th minute after aggravating the problem. The defender will undergo further evaluation in the coming days to determine the full extent of the injury, which is a setback for Forest since new head coach Vitor Pereira had plans to rely on him in the starting XI. Until he's back up to full speed, Nikola Milenkovic is the most likely option to step into his role in the back-three defense.
Injured again
Cunha started but was forced to leave with a physical issue in the ninth minute of Thursday's Europa League game versus Midtjylland.
Analysis: Cunha had recovered from an apparently minor injury but ended up picking up some discomfort again in the midweek clash. This news comes after he made two starts and one appearance off the bench over the previous three official matches. He featured as part of a three-man defense in the Europa League contest alongside Murillo and Morato, with substitute Nikola Milenkovic now expected to return to that back line if Cunha is ruled out.
Doubtful Thursday
Cunha (undisclosed) missed training Wednesday and is doubtful for Thursday's Europa League first leg against Midtjylland, according to Sarah Clapson from The Nottingham post.
Analysis: Cunha is doubtful for Thursday's Europa League first leg against Midtjylland after missing Wednesday's training session. The center back has started two of the last three matches, so his potential absence could be felt in the back line, with Morato expected to start in his place if he is unavailable.
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