Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle: Sandro Tonali helps set up goal in first minute of comeback

Half-time Score: Nott'm Forest 0-1 Newcastle

After enduring a difficult start, Forest regained control and were unfortunate not to have equalized before halftime.

Newcastle had more opportunities to score, and they have their goalkeeper Miguel to thank for keeping them in the game early on. However, the young Forest team has displayed impressive determination to stay competitive. If they can enhance their passing accuracy, they might surprise Eddie Howe's team.

Nottingham Forest came close to scoring a goal, but Awoniyi will be disappointed with himself for missing that opportunity to equalize.

A skillfully taken free-kick by Nicolas Dominguez manages to get past Newcastle's defense. The goalkeeper, Pope, chooses to stay on his line instead of coming out to try and save it. Awoniyi attempts to head the ball into the net from a short distance but sends it over the crossbar.

Willock's Loss Is A Pity

I hope Joe Willock hasn't gotten injured again. Newcastle really needed him last season and he's had some bad luck. Newcastle is playing well in this game, but Forest is starting to come back and the away team's defense seems to be struggling with high passes into the box.

Sandro Tonali has made a strong comeback. It almost feels like he never left.

Gaining control of the ball and passing it accurately, his skill, ability to see the game and precise passing will be a great asset for Newcastle this season.

The Italian player seems to have been injured and is taking a break on the edge of the field. Fortunately, it doesn't seem to be a serious injury, and he has returned to the game.

Joelinton's Wide Curling Shot

Even though Newcastle is controlling the game, Forest is starting to play better and have managed to push forward a few times on the attack. But they are having trouble connecting on their last pass. Elliot Anderson tries to change the game with a long shot, but it goes well over the goal without causing any danger.

On the opposite side of the field, Newcastle counterattack with speed, and Joelinton sends a powerful shot just inches off target from Miguel's goal.

Miguel Denies Almiron

Newcastle are coping well with Willock's absence as Almiron nearly increases the visitors' lead.

Almiron runs inside from the right after receiving a pass from Harvey Barnes. His shot with his left foot is stopped by the increasingly active Miguel.

The player from Newcastle who scored a goal had to leave the field to get medical treatment because it seemed like he had injured a muscle.

The ex-Arsenal player made a short comeback on the field but had to leave the game and was substituted by Bruno Guimaraes.

Tonali almost had a fairy tale comeback.

After setting up the first goal, Joelinton passed the ball to the Italian player, who was then stopped by a great save from Miguel.

That could have been a two-point advantage in the game only three minutes in.

Forest might be in for a rough night ahead.

Newcastle Scores Early

Just as everyone paid tribute to the late Sven-Goran Eriksson, the former England manager who sadly passed away on Monday, Newcastle scored the first goal.

Alexander Isak was sent on goal by Miguel Almiron after a great play initiated by Sandro Tonali. When Isak's shot was saved by Carlos Miguel, Joe Willock scored from the rebound in just 18 seconds. A fantastic beginning!

Forest Youngsters Facing Sink Or Swim

I'm curious to see how Forest will do with such a young team being chosen.

Young players Abbott and Moreira are both 18, which means goalkeeper Carlos Miguel, who is making his debut, has extra pressure at 25.

After swapping out 10 players from the previous match, Nuno has shown that he believes this tournament is the perfect opportunity to give his young players some experience.

Newcastle Ready For The Cup

Solid squad. Do you recall when Newcastle didn't prioritize cup competitions because they were seen as insignificant and took away focus from their fight against relegation? #NUFC https://t.co/XE7Kqe3yZW

This is a recurring match known for high-scoring games that often benefit Newcastle. In their previous meeting, Howe's team secured a 3-2 victory thanks to a brace from Bruno Guimaraes. Newcastle has emerged victorious in three of their last four matches against Forest.

But Chris Wood will always remember scoring three goals at St James' Park last year on Boxing Day. Another good sign for Nuno's team is that the last time these two teams played each other in this tournament was six years ago, and Forest won 3-1.

Initially, it appears that Newcastle has chosen a formidable lineup to start the match.

Eddie Howe wants Alexander Isak to start scoring goals again. He chose Nick Pope to play as goalkeeper and regular players like Kieran Trippier and Joe Willock to start the match. Harvey Barnes will also be playing, but Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimaraes will be on the bench.

Four Newcomers Join Forest

The hosts have chosen to begin the match with Jota and Awoniyi leading the attack.

At the same time, four new players are playing their first games for Forest. These include Brazilian goalkeeper Carlos Miguel, German right-back Eric da Silva Moreira, Alex Moreno on loan from Aston Villa, and Paraguay forward Ramon Sosa.

Newcastle has sparked conversation with a post of Tonali appearing prepared for action.

And that's how it is.

And now let's take a look at the starting lineup for Newcastle.

Will Tonali Start?

Hello everyone. Tonight, we have live coverage from the City Ground as Nottingham Forest takes on Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup second round.

Neither team has lost a match in the Premier League this season, with both teams earning four points from their two games. However, they could have hoped for a more favorable draw in the cup competition at this point in the season.

The Forest team has been focused on finding a striker before the upcoming transfer deadline on Friday. They have tried to sign players like Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal and Santiago Giménez from Feyenoord, but both players have rejected their offers.

They are positive about signing Eintracht Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush, but for now, Nuno Espirito Santo has to choose between using reliable Chris Wood as a striker or giving Jota Silva or Taiwo Awoniyi a chance.

Newcastle are trying to strengthen their team by adding a centre-back as their top priority. However, Crystal Palace is standing firm on their asking price for Marc Guehi as time runs out.

A player who will bring excitement to Newcastle United fans is Sandro Tonali. He recently completed a 10-month ban from playing football due to illegal betting. Tonali, a former AC Milan midfielder, has played only five games for Eddie Howe’s team since his expensive move last summer. He is eager to get back on the field and play in the competitive English football league after a long break.

Is he going to play or will he be a substitute? The lineups will be announced shortly.