Four Porto players could miss Forest Europa League tie after training absence | OneFootball

Four Porto players missed training as preparations began for their Europa League quarter-final with Nottingham Forest, putting their participation in the first leg in doubt.

The Reds travel to Portugal for the opener on Thursday, before hosting the return at the City Ground on 16 April. According to Nottingham Post, Rodrigo Mora, Nehuen Perez, Luuk de Jong and Samu were unavailable for Monday's session.

Porto drew 2-2 with Famalicao on Saturday, and Mora went off in the first half.

After the match, head coach Francesco Farioli said the forward had pain in his other leg, that further assessment was required, that recovery would be difficult and that he would be checked the next day.

On Monday, Mora worked in the gym, Perez completed conditioned training, and de Jong and Samu received treatment and gym work. Mora is said to have avoided a muscle injury, while the other three are recovering from long-term issues.

Source: Nottingham Post