Morgan Gibbs-White: How Vitor Pereira replaces Nottingham Forest star as injury update arrives after Chelsea knock
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Credit: Imago Mon 4 May 2026 20:12, UK Morgan Gibbs-White is facing a race against time to feature in the second leg of Nottingham Forest’s Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa on Thursday. It has since been confirmed that he is conscious and responsive.Pereira has confirmed that Gibbs-White is facing a race to be ready to play on Thursday, with much of Nottingham Forest’s strong form coming down to him. ⚽ Nottingham Forest Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Nottingham Forest fixture.
VISIT THE FOREST MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Vitor Pereira provides Morgan Gibbs-White updateFootball Insider exclusively revealed last month that Gibbs-White is increasingly likely to stay at Nottingham Forest this summer in a massive boost. Morgan Gibbs-WhiteStats – Premier League 2025-26Appearances35Goals13Assists4Chances created46Successful dribbles25Fouls won39Duels won122In just the last three Premier League games, Gibbs-White has scored four times and assisted twice, adding to 12 total direct Premier League goal contributions in 2026.And it has been a similar story in Europe, with the midfielder scoring against FC Porto last month to send Nottingham Forest into the Europa League semi-final.His absence will be felt massively if he cannot play a part away at Villa on Thursday, and Pereira will be waiting nervously.Speaking after his captain had been forced off on Monday, he said: “I’m waiting.
The only thing is the pain – we will see.”How can Pereira replace Gibbs-White?Gibbs-White’s absence will be a worst-case scenario for Nottingham Forest on Thursday, and they will have to get smart to replace him. Nottingham Forest will hope that Gibbs-White will be ready to play on Thursday, but his potential absence will be a true test of Pereira’s adaptability.