Nottingham Forest confirm Elliot Anderson absence vs Porto after family tragedy

Nottingham Forest confirm Elliot Anderson absence vs Porto after family tragedyNottingham Forest will be without midfielder Elliot Anderson when they face Porto on Thursday night after the death of his mother - with the club issuing their condolencesCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer19:02, 16 Apr 2026Updated 19:15, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesElliot Anderson will miss Nottingham Forest's game on Thursday night(Image: Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Nottingham Forest have confirmed that Elliot Anderson will miss their Europa League clash with Porto following the passing of his mother.‌The Premier League side will host the Portuguese outfit in the second-leg of their quarter-final, having drawn 1-1 last week. Anderson remains an integral figure for Forest but they will have to go without the England midfielder.‌Anderson didn't train yesterday ahead of the second-leg at the City Ground. Head coach Vitor Pereira said in his pre-match press conference he was unsure whether Anderson would be available for the game.‌A club statement read: "Elliot Anderson is unavailable for tonight’s fixture following the passing of his beloved mother, Helen. Everyone at Nottingham Forest Football Club extends its deepest condolences to Elliot and his family following this extremely sad news. Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the Anderson family at this difficult time."Porto have responded by saying: "Our thoughts are with Elliot Anderson and his family tonight. Everyone at FC Porto sends their deepest condolences during this difficult time."READ MORE: Arsenal line up bargain defender transfer with one star facing uncertain futureREAD MORE: Agent meeting hands Marcus Rashford transfer boost to Man Utd ahead of Barcelona decisionPereira has named his starting XI and made five changes from the 1-1 draw in Portugal seven days ago. Neco Williams, Ola Aina, Ibrahim Sangare, Omari Hutchinson and Jair Cunha coming into the starting XI...