In the 24-year-old’s absence at the Vitality Stadium, Nuno opted to switch Anthony Elanga to the left and deploy Jota Silva on the right flank. However, the Portuguese conceded post-match that his team had lacked “balance”.

Tavares, described as 'incredible, also spent last season on loan at Forest, and so he is well known to the club's support, but the club failed to activate his £12million option-to-buy clause, and they could now return for his services after a strong year in the Italian capital.