FC Porto has unveiled its starting lineup for Thursday’s Europa League match against Nottingham Forest, featuring a notable change in midfield as Pablo Rosario steps in for Gabri Veiga.
The tactical adjustment sees Rosario take a central role for the crucial third matchday fixture. Gabri Veiga, a usual fixture in the lineup, will instead start from the bench.
The Portuguese side travels to England’s City Ground for the Europa League regular season encounter. Kick-off is set for 8:00 PM local time in Nottingham.
FC Porto’s starting eleven includes Diogo Costa in goal. The defense features Alberto Costa, Bednarek, Kiwior, and Francisco Moura.
Alan Varela, Froholdt, and Pablo Rosario form the midfield trio. Pepê, Borja Sainz, and Samu lead the attack.
Their opponents, Nottingham Forest, will counter with Matz Sels guarding the net. Neco Williams, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, and Zinchenko make up the backline.
Douglas Luiz, Anderson, and Gibbs-White are in midfield for Forest. Hudson-Odoi, Dan Ndoye, and Igor Jesus will be upfront.
On the bench for FC Porto are goalkeepers Cláudio Ramos and João Costa. Other substitutes include Eustáquio, William Gomes, Gabri Veiga, Zaidu, Prpic, Deniz Gül, Alarcón, Martim Fernandes, Gabriel Brás, and Rodrigo Mora.
Nottingham Forest’s reserves include goalkeepers Victor and Willows. Morato, Sangaré, Kalimuendo, DomÃnguez, Yates, McAtee, Boly, Savona, Abbott, and Blake are also available.