Derby County manager Phillip Cocu says facing Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup will be "a beautiful game" because of the fierce rivalry between the two clubs.
The Reds will tackle the Rams in the second round of the competition at the City Ground later this month.
It will be a first East Midlands derby for both Cocu, who replaced Frank Lampard at Pride Park during the summer, and Forest head coach Sabri Lamouchi.
And speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Cocu said: "It’s a beautiful game.
"Of course, it will be a tough game but positive to go away and play Forest in the cup.
"We have some league games first but we’re looking forward to it."
Forest booked their place in the second round with a 1-0 first round win over Fleetwood Town, thanks to a goal from Tiago Silva, while Derby beat Scunthorpe United by the same scoreline.
