Predicted Wrexham lineup vs Nottingham Forest for the FA Cup tie at the Racecourse ground. Phil Parkinson to make 3 rotations tonight?
The FA Cup holds a quicker chance for silverware instead of domestic league titles, however there remains an element of uncertainty. No club knows how longer their Cup run will turn out beforehand, which poses a valid fear of risking player injuries.
For Wrexham, reaching the Premier League is their main objective instead of getting hold of let’s say, a semi-final place and then getting dumped out of the Cup. That sight isn’t rewarding enough for the Reds to throw everything on the line, including their playoffs push which is going on song at the moment.
Hence, boss Phil Parkinson can’t afford to turn a deaf ear to player rotation ideas. Tonight’s visitors Nottingham Forest also have their weaknesses, so, Wrexham don’t need to go all in on resting every starter.
Predicted Wrexham lineup vs Nottingham Forest
Just managing minutes across the first team can do the trick. On that note, here is the predicted Wrexham lineup vs Nottingham Forest featuring 3 rotations boss Phil Parkinson can make before tonight’s FA Cup meeting.
GK: Arthur Okonkwo
Arthur Okonkwo was rested during the last two Carabao Cup games and that backfired for Wrexham. Plus, the Nigerian glovesman helped the Dragons craft a thrilling penalties win over Hull City five months ago.
Thus, Phil Parkinson must stick with the club’s most proven name behind the sticks.
CB: Dan Scarr
Callum Doyle is a fast learner, every Wrexham fan knows but his misplaced passes bring the head-in-hands reactions from fans. Today, those kind of slip-ups can ruin a good FA Cup evening in the making so choosing Dan Scarr would be wise.
CB: Max Cleworth
Max Cleworth’s early interceptions on Derby’s counter attacks was a treat to watch. The 23 year old always sparks confidence among the fans and consequently, he must see out the entire action against Nottingham Forest.
CB: Dominic Hyam
Big game for Dominic Hyam, both as a defender and Wrexham’s current captain. The Dragons will most likely have to handle their promotion charge through knockout playoffs, hence, today’s Forest test is a good opportunity for Hyam to command the backline well.
LWB: George Thomason
Liberato Cacace only jogged on for the added injury time against Derby County, hence, it’s almost certain George Thomason will takeover the left flank from the start.
CM: Matty James
His thunderous volley at Derby County was world-class stuff. Tonight, Derby’s local rivals Nottingham Forest are standing in Wrexham’s way, a second top-corner strike to seal the win. Who says no? Atleast not the home crowd.
CM: Ben Sheaf
Sheaf and James are an irreplaceable box-to-box midfield duo, right now. Parkinson can test Lewis O’Brien here in front of his former side, but Sheaf deserves the starting nod more performance wise.
O’Brien will definitely be a valuable super sub option on the bench.
RWB: Ryan Longman
This FA Cup meeting can perhaps be Ryan Longman last game as an undisputed right wing back starter. Issa Kabore will be in contention for selection in the coming days, so, Longman must make tonight’s opportunity count.
LW: Nathan Broadhead
Whenever it comes to Premier League rivals, Broadhead and Moore are the only Reds players who have enough recent experience at this stage. If Broadhead can get his finishing right, Wrexham can pull a tough fight for Forest.
ST: Kieffer Moore
Sam Smith should be showered with minutes, at some point in the tie but Kieffer Moore is Kieffer Moore after all.
Hopefully, two weeks of rest will have helped the Welshman attain top rhythm. Let’s see if Moore can get the scoreboard ticking vs Nottingham Forest.
RW: Ollie Rathbone
Without feeling overconfident, many Wrexham fans will fancy Ollie Rathbone bringing the goals tonight. The 29 year old playmaker’s comeback story has been inspiring, period.
Who knows, Rathbone bagging multiple goal contributions to swing the game in Wrexham’s favour could be the next climax in his comeback story.
