The Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United lineup has been confirmed, with Tarik Muharemović once again named in Daniel Farke's starting XI.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina international will start tonight's EFL Cup second-round tie at the City Ground, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00pm BST.

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United lineup confirmed

Farke has made several changes to his side for the cup fixture, but Muharemović keeps his place and starts alongside Joe Rodon in the Leeds defence.

Ethan Ampadu, James Justin, Sean Longstaff and Ao Tanaka are also included from the opening whistle, while Noah Okafor and Lukas Nmecha get opportunities in attack.

Leeds United starting XI vs Nottingham Forest

  • 1 Trafford
  • 4 Ampadu
  • 30 Elvedi
  • 7 James
  • 24 Justin
  • 8 Longstaff
  • 5 Muharemović
  • 14 Nmecha
  • 19 Okafor
  • 6 Rodon
  • 22 Tanaka

Muharemović starts again at the City Ground

This is already Muharemović's second start at the City Ground in the opening weeks of the season.

The 23-year-old was also selected from the first minute in the Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest, showing that he has quickly earned significant trust from the Leeds coaching staff.

His first weeks at Leeds United have already brought regular minutes across pre-season and competitive football, and tonight provides another opportunity to strengthen his position in the squad.

Forest name strong side for EFL Cup tie

Nottingham Forest have also selected a strong starting XI, with Matz Sels in goal and Chris Wood leading the attack.

Ola Aina, Matheus Cunha, Ousmane Diomande, Nicolas Dominguez, Igor Jesus, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Nikola Milenković, Xaver Schlager and Neco Williams are also among the starters.

The teams are meeting again only days after their league encounter, but tonight's EFL Cup clash at the City Ground brings a different objective, with a place in the third round at stake.

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds kick-off time

The match kicks off at 8:00pm BST at the City Ground.

Muharemović starts from the opening whistle as Leeds look to continue their EFL Cup campaign and secure a place in the next round.