Why do Nottingham Forest play twice during the week? Nuno Espirito Santo's team is forced to face a busy Premier League schedule

Nottingham Forest have not been given any favors in the Premier League schedule next week.

Nuno Espírito Santo's team They return to the top flight after the international break and prepare for the clash against Crystal Palace.

Forest will host Palace at the City Ground on Monday, but next Friday they will play again against leicesterwhich means they have two games during the week.

Here's why they'll play twice in five days…

Why do Forest play twice during the week?

Nottingham Forest They are played on Mondays and Fridays due to television selections.

Their upcoming games have been chosen for broadcast, as they were originally scheduled for Saturdays at 3 p.m.

In an announcement in early August, it was confirmed that Forest's trip to face East Midlands rivals Leicester had been postponed.

A statement from the Foxes read: “Leicester City's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest has been postponed in the latest round of broadcast selections.

“The match at the King Power Stadium, initially scheduled for Saturday 26 October, will now be played at 8pm on Friday 25 October, live on Sky Sports.”

And then a few weeks later, Forest's match against Crystal Palace was also changed.

Palace's statement similarly read: “Crystal Palace's away match at Nottingham Forest in October has been rescheduled for broadcast.

“Initially scheduled for the previous Saturday, the match will now kick off at 20:00 BST on Monday 21 October and will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports.”

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Forest therefore plays twice midweek with two Premier League games in five days.

It means it will be a busy week for Forest, but supporters will be treated to two games in a row.

And you can also follow the coverage of both matches exclusively live on talkSPORT.

On Monday, Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace will be broadcast live on talkSPORT with coverage presented by Adrian Durham.

The comment will come from Sam Matterface and former England midfielder danny murphy.

Then next Friday, Hugh Woozencroft will be your host, as Matterface will be joined by the former Chelsea defender. Scott Minto on comments at the King Power Stadium.

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