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Whips in six crosses Elanga generated two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat versus Manchester City.

Impact Elanga had one of the few bright performances for Nottingham in Wednesday's loss, with his one chance created, two shots and team-leading six crosses being one of their few highlights. He now has registered six crosses in seven of his 14 appearances this season. It was his his thrid straight match without a clean sheet, still with two on the season.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Elanga (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Ipswich Town.

Impact Elanga passed a late fitness test in order to be involved in Saturday's squad after leaving last week's match early. The attacker had started five straight fixtures, but settles for a role on the bench to begin Saturday's match.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Late call Saturday Elanga (undisclosed) is a late call for Saturday's match against Ipswich Town, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo, per Sarah Clapton of the Nottingham Post. "We are still ass...

Impact Elanga is a late call for Saturday's match after going off early in the club's last game, as he will face a fitness test ahead of game time. That said, hit availability will not be known up until then, leaving the attacker in question. He has been a regular starter, so if he misses time it will force a change, with Jota Silva as his likely replacement.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Waining on scans Elanga (undisclosed) is waiting for scans and an exact diagnosis of his injury, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo, per Sarah Clapson of Yahoo Sports. "He is in a lot of pain...

Impact Elanga is still waiting on a further update after going off injured in Saturday's match, as the attacker still has to know the extent of his issues. This could be a major loss for the club if he misses time, only missing three starts all season. That said, they will hope for the best possible news, with Jota Silva as a likely replacement if Elanga misses time.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Off at halftime Elanga was brought off at halftime during Saturday's clash with Arsenal.

Impact Elanga was struggling towards the end of the first half, and evidently after being examined at halftime it was decided to bring him off. Jota Silva came on to replace Elanga for the second half, and could get more minutes if Elanga is out for any period of time.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal on Sunday Elanga assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Newcastle United.

Impact Elanga set up the opener for Murillo in the 21st minute with a well crossed free kick. Elanga recorded the most crosses in the game, created three chances, completed two dribbles and also contributed defensively with four tackles and a clearance. He has featured in all games, starting eight of those, but is yet to score.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leads in crosses again Elanga registered 10 crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-0 win against West Ham United.

Impact Elanga attempted 12 crosses during Nottingham Forest's previous game. This time, he attempted fewer crosses but still got double digits in the category and got one of them to be accurate. Elanga has 29 crosses (three accurate) across his last three appearances.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Records most crosses Elanga registered one shot (zero on goal), 12 crosses (zero accurate) and six corners in Friday's 3-1 victory over Leicester City.

Impact Elanga delivered the most crosses in the game and created a chance before being substituted in the 76th minute for Jota Silva. Elanga has featured in every match this season, with six starts, but has yet to find the net and has registered just one assist so far.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in upset Elanga assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.

Impact Elanga set up the only goal during a massive win over Liverpool at Anfield. The attacker is normally the one getting in behind with his pace and timing, but this time he turned provider, setting up a curled effort from outside the box. Elanga could have significant upside if he adds more creativity to his game going forward.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses in the game Elanga generated one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton.

Impact Elanga made only 15 passes but still managed to create two chances. Having started all three games this season, he has created seven chances overall. As the season progresses, he'll aim to turn these opportunities into more productive contributions.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in nine crosses Elanga had two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Southampton.

Impact Elanga led Nottingham Forest with nine crosses attempted (two accurate) Saturday as they defeated Southampton by a margin of 1 - 0. Coming off a breakout campaign in which he scored five goals and supplied nine assists over 36 appearances (25 starts), Elanga has now created five chances over his first two Premier League starts of the 2024 - 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Elanga assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Burnley.

Impact Elanga returned to the starting XI and managed to pick up his ninth assist of the season, as he helped open up the scoring in the opening minutes of the contest. The attacking midfielder finished off the season with 14 goal contributions for Nottingham Forest.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from brief absence Elanga recorded two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Everton.

Impact Elanga returned to the bench for Nottingham Forest Sunday after missing the previous match due to an undisclosed knock. He entered the match for the final 37 minutes but made a negligible impact. After making a high-profile move to Nottingham Forest from Manchester United prior to the beginning of the campaign, Elanga has impressed in his first season. Elanga has set new career-highs in appearances (32), starts (22), goals (five) and assists (eight).

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Everton Elanga (undisclosed) is available from the bench during Sunday's match against Everton.

Impact Elanga was a doubt in the buildup to the match after missing last week against Wolves through injury, but has recovered to at least take up a role on the bench Sunday. Giovanni Reyna draws his second straight start for Elanga in the match.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Elanga (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Sunday's trip to Everton, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo."In the middle of the week, Anthony was able to do something wi...

Impact Elanga is back in training and if he can pass the late fitness tests he should be an option for Sunday's huge relegation clash. The winger has been perhaps the single most important piece of the attack, so getting him back for a relegation six-pointer could be huge for the future of the club.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knock Elanga is not in the squad to face Wolverhampton on Saturday due to a knock.

Impact The injury is not considered serious with Elanga expected to be back in training to start next week. Gio Reyna makes the starting XI in Elanga's absence Saturday.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Sunday's loss Elanga assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Elanga assisted Chris Wood's goal in the 27th minute, his first goal contribution since Feb. 17. He created three chances for the sixth time this season and recorded his first shot on target since March 16. He also drew two fouls and recorded two inaccurate crosses in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots Saturday Elanga registered two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Liverpool.

Impact Elanga didn't have many chances during Saturday's loss, but he did put one of his few shots on net. There are easier opponents on the horizon for Elanga, who has been productive of late alongside Morgan Gibbs-White. Elanga is up to five goals and seven assists in his first season with Nottingham Forest, and has gone the full 90 in four straight matches.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Elanga assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over West Ham United.

Impact Elanga notched his seventh assist of the season as he set up Callum Hudson-Odoi in the 94th minute of the match. The attacking midfielder was heavily involved throughout the contest as he took four shots and created chances.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in defeat Elanga scored once from two shots in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Newcastle.

Impact Elanga finished off a well worked goal but had an otherwise quiet game, delivering just one cross and failing to create any chances. His goal takes him to five for the season and he can be happy with his total of 11 attacking returns with a third of the campaign remaining.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Elanga's nutmeg equalizes for Nottingham Forest v. Newcastle | Premier League

FEBRUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Comes off bench Elanga came off the bench for 12 minutes during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Elanga returned from a thigh issue that sidelined him for a single match. The winger was only fit enough for a 12-minute cameo but returning so quickly is a good sign the injury is as minor as originally feared. Elanga will hope to get back in the starting XI for Sunday's trip to Brentford.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in training Elanga was viewed back on the training pitch Monday ahead of Tuesday's contest against Arsenal.

Impact Elanga may be in line for a return this week, participating in training just one day before their upcoming match against Arsenal. There is a chance he still doesn't play Tuesday, but he should be expected to get back on the field during the weekend against Bournemouth on Sunday. Both the club and the player will hope for the quickest possible return to the team sheet, as he has been one of the club's best players this season, notching 10 goal contributions as the club tries to avoid the relegation zone.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Elanga (thigh) is out for Saturday's trip to Brentford, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "We hope soon, we are no sure yet, but tomorrow for sure he is not available."

Impact Elanga seems to have avoided a major injury and he will have an extended chance to recover after Saturday's clash. His first chance to return will come against Arsenal on Jan. 30, Ryan Yates will likely get the start on the right wing with Elanga left sidelined.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Tuesday's FA Cup match Elanga (undisclosed) will not be an option for the club's FA Cup clash against Blackpool on Tuesday, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "Anothony and Divock are out."

Impact Elanga will not be an option for the club's next match on Tuesday, still having yet to recover from a knock he picked up before the first leg of their FA Cup clash with Blackpool. However, this does not rule the winger out for the club's next league match against Brentford on Saturday, as he will still have time to recover before that contest. The club will hope to have him back as soon as possible and for the player to only miss one match, as he has been a difference maker when on the field this season, notching four goals on 35 shots and six assists on 19 chances created in his 20 appearances this campaign.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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