In the latest episode of BBC Radio Nottingham’s Shut Up and Show More Football podcast, journalist Colin Fray explains how the November international break could actually have a negative effect on Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, ahead of their trip to Arsenal SATURDAY.

Centre-back Murillo’s early season form was rewarded with a first senior call-up for Brazil, while in-form striker Chris Wood continued his fine exploits for New Zealand, scoring five times in two matches for the Kiwis.

“It’s as difficult for Forest as any other team,” Fray said. “We focused on Murillo, but Arsenal have Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli in the same Brazilian team. They are in exactly the same situation.

“It’s nothing new for Chris Wood to travel the circumference of the globe to play for New Zealand. I guess then you say, fair play to Chris Wood.

“What you know is if Chris Wood’s body doesn’t feel good he’s not going to do it. He’s in really good shape at the moment but he just wants to play football.”

In Forest’s first game after the October international break, Nuno’s side won 1-0 at Anfield to inflict a first defeat on new Liverpool boss Arne Slot.

“Forest has to hope that they come back the same way as before,” Fray added. “The first game after the previous international break was at Liverpool, of course.

“They will need a performance similar to the one against Arsenal.”

Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds now