Nottingham Forest will face Bournemouth without Evanilson, as the Brazilian star is set to miss the Premier League match with a calf injury.

What happened?

Evanilson, 26, has appeared in all Bournemouth's matches this season bar last weekend's 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace.

Andoni Iraola, the Bournemouth head coach, confirmed the news at a pre-match news conference. He said Evanilson is not ready for Sunday's match but hopes he will be ready for the next one against Manchester City.

Why it matters for Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest are currently 16th in the Premier League, with 44 points from 38 games, and a recent form of DLDWW. They have scored 48 goals and conceded 51, with a goal difference of -3.

What comes next?

The match against Bournemouth will be a crucial test for Nottingham Forest, who are 41 points behind leaders Arsenal. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 16th | | Points | 44 | | Recent form | DLDWW | | Goals scored | 48 | | Goals conceded | 51 | | Goal difference | -3 |

Nottingham Forest's last result was a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on May 24, 2026. The team is currently sidelined with injuries to O. Aina, W. Boly, C. Hudson-Odoi, Murillo, and N. Savona.

Current context

As of June 26, 2026, Nottingham Forest are preparing for the upcoming season, with a focus on improving their league standing and reducing the gap with the top teams.