Nottingham Forest’s Goalkeeper John Victor to Miss Remainder of Season

Injury Update

Nottingham Forest’s goalkeeper, John Victor, has been confirmed to be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury. The 29-year-old sustained this injury during a match against Aston Villa earlier this month, leading sources to indicate that he will not make an appearance for the rest of the campaign.

Squad Implications

With only Angus Gunn serving as a backup to Matz Sels, Nottingham Forest is reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Wolves goalkeeper, Jose Sa, before the transfer deadline on Monday. Victor and Sels have alternated in goal at the City Ground throughout the season.

Transfer Considerations

Any acquisition of Sa will depend on whether Wolves, who sit at the bottom of the Premier League, can secure a replacement for their goalkeeper.

Match Incident

Victor suffered the injury while on the field during a 3-1 loss to Aston Villa on January 3rd, when he hurt his knee while allowing Villa’s third goal scored by John McGinn.

Manager’s Remarks

Forest’s manager, Sean Dyche, commented earlier this month, stating, “John Victor is unfortunately injured and has undergone a minor knee operation, so he’ll be out for some time. We’re still uncertain about the timeline for his return.”

Player Background

John Victor joined Nottingham Forest from Botafogo in the summer and has featured in nine matches since his transfer. He briefly took over the starting role from Sels in five Premier League games before picking up the injury at Villa Park.

Additional Team Challenges

Additionally, Forest has been without striker Chris Wood since October, as last season’s top scorer, who netted 20 goals, had to undergo knee surgery in December.