Oleksandr Zinchenko has been ruled out once again, as the Nottingham Forest defender struggles with recurring fitness issues that continue to plague his season.

The Ukrainian international was forced off the pitch during Thursday’s Europa League clash between Nottingham Forest and FC Porto. At the time, head coach Sean Dyche refused to rule him out of the upcoming Premier League fixture against Bournemouth, suggesting the team would “wait and see” how the situation developed.

However, Zinchenko did not make an immediate return, missing Sunday’s match entirely. Reports indicate the 28-year-old is dealing with a persistent groin problem — an issue that has already sidelined him for recent games against Midtjylland and Newcastle United, as well as Ukraine’s October international fixtures.