Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou seeks a first win as tricky Trees boss at the eighth attempt when the Garibaldi welcome Chelsea to the City Ground for Saturday lunchtime's Premier League scrap.
The hosts enter the first game since the international break still missing Ola Aina due to his hamstring problem, while Oleksandr Zinchenko (groin) and Douglas Luiz (hamstring) will both need assessing closer to the time.
In brighter news, however, Postecoglou should welcome Murillo back into the first XI straight away, after the Brazilian defender was an unused substitute in the 2-0 loss to Newcastle United following a knock in the Europa League.
Murillo's expected return should see Forest revert to a four-man backline, as Jair Cunha and Morato both make way, but Nicolo Savona should continue on the right of the rearguard.
Afterhelping England qualify for the 2026 World Cup, Elliot Anderson will once again keep things ticking over for Forest in midfield, potentially alongside Nicolas Dominguez as Ryan Yates makes way.
The shift to a four-man defence should also spell optimism for Callum Hudson-Odoi, who can expect to line up against his former employers alongside Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White.
However, Chris Wood is still struggling to fire on a consistent basis under Postecoglou, who ought to give Igor Jesus the nod for the visit of the Blues.
Nottingham Forest possible starting lineup:
Sels; Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Dominguez; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus
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