Overview

• Owner Evangelos Marinakis is reported to be ready to assess the manager's position over the international break if Sunday’s match at St James’ Park ends in defeat.
• Postecoglou is winless in his first six games across competitions, the club’s worst such start by a permanent boss in 100 years.
• Sections of the City Ground support chanted for his sacking during the 3-2 Europa League loss to FC Midtjylland.
• Forest have lodged a complaint to UEFA about referee Willy Delajod’s handling of the Midtjylland match, though the hierarchy still expects rapid improvement.
• Postecoglou says pressure "does not enter my head," with Forest 17th ahead of Newcastle and defender Murillo’s knock being monitored over the next 48 hours.