Nottingham Forest are expecting big things from debutant Emmanuel Dennis against Grimsby Town tonight after head coach Steve Cooper named the summer signing in his starting XI.
The former Watford forward is one of four summer signings making their first Forest appearance in the Carabao Cup second round at Blundell Park. Wayne Hennessey, Giulian Biancone and Remo Freuler are the others, with Cheikhou Kouyate coming in for his first start after featuring against Everton at the weekend.
It's the Reds' new striker, though, that is getting all of the attention ahead of kick-off in north east Lincolnshire. Here is a selection of the social media reaction to the team Cooper has selected.
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Calum: Dennis Hatrick
James Rooke: We haven't got a weak 2nd eleven anymore.
Ollie Pitt: Dennis Hattrick
Stan: Dennis masterclass …
J Elliot: Like it. See what the youth is like and get a good look at the new signings
Henrik Johansen: Should be enough to win.
Rob: That’s decent. A chance for some to impress
Simon Burdett: Decent side! Sam Surridge and Dennis both on the score sheet tonight.
Slick Rick: Dennis with a brace incoming
Malcolm Heron: Excited to hear how some of these get on, will be good for match fitness and an opportunity to try and stake a claim for a start this weekend.
Richard Dawson: Think that is a really good line-up for NFFC and gives us a look at some new players while giving game time to other squad members.
George: Oh yes I’m loving that team sheet also good to see some of the younger lads on the bench too.
Claire: Wow! Class team that…
Bradley: Pretty much the exact starting 11 I thought would play (though chance Mighten wouldn’t play with the rumour loan coming up) Allows Cooper to have Yates play 3rd CB on defence & 3rd cm on attack.
How many goals do you expect Dennis to score tonight? Have your say in the comments...
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