“strange” James Ward Prowse drops wonderful verdict towards Nottingham Forest clash with Parent club after Lopetegui’s shocking victory that handed Ten Hag sack letter.
The Nottingham Forest loanee, James Ward-Prowse, admits it will feel “strange” watching Saturday’s match against his parent club, West Ham United.
The midfielder is ineligible to play against the Hammers at the City Ground, with kick-off at 3 pm. He joked that he’ll be “sitting on his hands” as he watches from the stands.
Forest head into the game aiming for a third consecutive Premier League win as they continue their strong start to the season. Meanwhile, West Ham have faced a challenging start and currently sit in 13th place, six spots below Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.
Speaking about West Ham on BBC Radio Nottingham’s *Shut Up And Show More Football* podcast, Ward-Prowse said, “The start’s not been the best for them, but it’s a squad with Premier League-quality players who can be dangerous at any moment. Watching from a neutral perspective will be odd — I’ll be on my hands either way!”
Ward-Prowse joined Forest on a deadline-day loan in the summer and has made four appearances to date. Last Friday, he was an unused substitute in Forest’s 3-1 win at Leicester City. Previously, he missed the 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace while serving a suspension for a red card received during the 1-1 draw against Chelsea before the international break.
Forest head coach Nuno expressed his satisfaction with Ward-Prowse ahead of the West Ham clash, saying, “We’re very happy with him. He made a big impact right away and has helped us. He’s settled in well, even though he missed time due to the red card against Chelsea, but he’s been working hard regardless.”
“While he can’t play on Saturday, James has been invaluable. When everyone is fit and available, we’ll have great midfield options, but for now, his contribution has been essential.”