Nottingham Forest have confirmed that Oleksandr Zinchenko will miss their upcoming Premier League fixture against Manchester United after sustaining an injury during the recent Europa League match against FC Porto. The issue has proven more serious than initially expected by the club’s medical staff.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Forest manager Sean Dyche delivered the disappointing update, noting that the Ukrainian international has struggled to find consistency since joining the team. So far this season, Zinchenko has featured in only six matches without registering a goal or assist.

Unfortunately, the 27-year-old has developed a reputation for recurring injuries throughout his career. Earlier this month, Zinchenko was sidelined for 20 days in October due to a muscle problem — and now faces another spell on the sidelines just as Forest prepare for a crucial encounter with the Red Devils.