Why Gio Reyna won't feature in Nottingham Forest's FA Cup clash with Bristol City, while USMNT teammate Matt Turner set to start - explained

Despite making his Premier League debut for Forest in a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth at the weekend, the USMNT star is set to be off the teamsheet for Wednesday's clash in the English tournament. However, he won't be the only new signing to be sidelined, either, as goalkeeper Matz Sels will also be watching from afar.

Reyna and Sels were both not registered in time for Forest to add them to their FA Cup roster. As a result, the USMNT midfielder and their new shotstopper will not be able to participate in the contest. There, is however, a positive spin for the American, as teammate Turner is likely to get the start in goal due to Sels' exclusion.

Bristol City and Nottingham Forest tied the first leg of the match 0-0, so this second leg will be a winner-takes-all contest.

Wednesday's Cup clash kicks off at 2:45 pm ET, and then, just three days later Forest take on Newcastle United in a crucial Premier League match. Reyna's new team are 16th in the table, just two points clear of relegation, while the Magpies head into the match after a dramatic 4-4 draw with Luton Town. If Reyna and Co. can get a result against the ninth-place side in the Premier League, it would be a massive boost.