Neco Williams could be set for position change vs Burnley after new Nottingham Forest blows
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Credit: Imago Fri 17 April 2026 16:00, UK Neco Williams could be a simple answer to Vitor Pereira’s latest blows after Nottingham Forest were handed multiple casualties against Porto.The Tricky Trees advanced to the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday, 16 April, with Morgan Gibbs-White’s first-half strike enough for the win, but it came at a big price.Premier League survival is not yet guaranteed at the City Ground, but with Burnley up next on Sunday, 19 April, Pereira’s side have the perfect chance to move another three points closer to safety.Forest’s injury problems have been a major talking point throughout the 2025-26 campaign, and the manager has been given yet more problems to solve despite a 1-0 win in Europe this week.Morgan Gibbs-White fires his 12th goal of the season to give Nottingham Forest the lead ⚽️📺 Stream with TNT Sports on HBO Max pic.twitter.com/PhdlxIFlnC— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 16, 2026 View Tweet 🏥 Nottingham Forest Injury News 🏥 Access definitive fitness updates from the Forest Training Centre: real-time injury news, recovery timelines, and the latest return dates for the Garibaldi Reds. VISIT THE FOREST INJURY HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Neco Williams carries Nottingham Forest to victory vs PortoWilliams has been one of the team’s most consistent performers this season, so it was unsurprising to see him starring once again as Forest edged past Porto in the Europa League quarter-finals.It was not all positive for the Premier League side, though, with multiple players sustaining injuries, including Chris Wood, Murillo and Callum Hudson-Odoi, the latter lasting only 26 minutes.The electric winger was also seen leaving the City Ground on crutches after the game, presenting the manager with a huge headache before a must-win game against the Clarets this weekend.While Dan Ndoye or Dilane Bakwa could slot straight into his position on the left, it could make a lot more sense to move Williams further up the pitch, given his exploits against Porto.Neco Williams vs PortoStats [FotMob]Minutes played90Assists1Touches104Chances created4Shot accuracy0% (0/3)Successful dribbles60% (3/5)Recoveries8Ground duels won64% (9/14)Fouls won2It would also give Luca Netz the opportunity to grab his first start for the Reds, and given Burnley’s low block this season, having two dangerous deliveries from the left flank could be vital.Forest right-back impressed by his teammate in Europa League winWilliams was just as dangerous in the final third as he was rock-solid in defence, making him an almost-impossible character to play against for the Portuguese giants.However, Forest may not have come away with a win had it not been for goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, but his future remains up in the air ahead of the summer transfer window.Williams is clearly desperate for Ortega to seal a new deal, but with the shot-stopper’s contract expiring at the end of the season, he could soon be waving goodbye to the City Ground faithful.That could be the same for Forest’s dazzling right-back, who is being strongly linked with a move away, and especially back to Liverpool after the news that Andy Robertson will be leaving.
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