But we think he is a little optimistic to expect to walk straight into the team.
Jose Enrique is expected to return for Newcastle following a hamstring injury. The Spanish full-back did not feature in the midweek win at Doncaster.
Defender Steven Taylor is not expected to return to action again this season.
Forest hope to have James Perch fit after an ankle problem which has been treated with a pain-killing injection followed by several days' rest. Joel Lynch is edging closer to fitness after a thigh problem.