Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan has not played since defeat at Swansea

Nottingham Forest have suffered a double injury blow with the news that two of their key players are set for a spell on the sidelines.

Midfielder Lewis McGugan will be out of action for a further four to six weeks with a thigh injury sustained in the 3-1 defeat at Swansea on 16 August.

Defender Julian Bennett is to miss at least three games with a torn calf muscle, reports BBC Radio Nottingham.

Striker Andrew Cole is in contention to start in Saturday's match.