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Concedes four in 12 minutes Sels made one save and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-3 defeat to Newcastle United.

Impact Sels had a rough bout Sunday, with the goalie only making one save while giving up four goals in the loss, all four goals coming in a 12-minute period. This marks his third straight match without a clean sheet, with 10 in 26 appearances this campaign. He will have an uphill battle to gain his 11th clean sheet of the season when facing Arsenal on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals in loss Sels recorded eight saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Fulham.

Impact Sels recorded a season-high eight saves Saturday but conceded twice as Nottingham Forest fell 2-1 to Fulham. The Premier League's clean sheet leader has faced 17 shots on target over his last three appearances (two starts), conceded the aforementioned two goals and made four clearances. His next challenge is likely to come Sunday with Forest travel to take-on Newcastle who have scored nine goals over their last five fixtures (all competitions).

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six-save clean sheet Sels made six saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 7-0 win over Brighton.

Impact For only the second time in the 2024-25 Premier League, Sels logged more than five saves and maintained a clean sheet in the same game. He has done a complete 180 from his previous appearance and will look to keep his newfound momentum, though that will be tough to keep. After the upcoming international break is a rough patch of fixtures that include back-to-back away games followed by last season's top-two EPL teams, Arsenal and Manchester City.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes five in Cherries rout Sels recorded five saves and allowed five goals in Saturday's 5-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Sels faced 10 shots on target Saturday, he managed to save five of them and made a clearing punch but could have been sharper to mitigate the five conceded, one was caused by an error on his part. The Belgian has now conceded seven from Forest's last two matches, and it has been four games since his last clean sheet. Prior to recent games his form has been good, he has posted nine clean sheets which is currently the best in the league. He will be challenged to deliver a shutout in Forest's next against Brighton, the Seagulls have bagged nine from their last four matches.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in victory Sels had one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 3-2 win against Southampton.

Impact Sels only managed one save but it was enough to help his side hold on for the win. This also marked the first time in seven games that he conceded more than one goal. Up next for Nottingham Forest is a meeting with AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent for draw Sels made five saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Liverpool.

Impact Sels did everything to earn a draw Tuesday, making some truly exceptional saves, especially in the second half. The goalkeeper was absolutely unstoppable, with his only goal conceded coming on a corner where Diogo Jota got free at the back post. Sels should continue to be one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League moving forward.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fives saves in clean sheet victory Sels recorded five saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 3-0 win against Wolverhampton.

Impact Sels put forth a man of the match performance Monday, making five saves en route to his fourth successive clean sheet and a league-leading ninth clean sheet overall. During the four-match stretch in which the veteran keeper has not allowed a goal, he has registered 14 saves and eight clearances. Sels will look to make it five consecutive clean sheets Jan. 14 when league leaders Liverpool visit Nottingham Forest.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in clean sheet win Sels registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Everton.

Impact Sels registered his third clean sheet in a row as he was able to prevent Everton from scoring with two saves. This makes it a total of eight clean sheets for the season and makes it nine saves in these three games without conceding.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Keeps clean sheet Thursday Sels made four saves and allowed zero goals in Thursday's 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Sels kept a clean sheet Thursday, an impressive feat versus the second-highest scoring team in the Premier League. He saved four shots for the fifth time this season as he kept his seventh clean sheet. He will look to keep another in a more favorable matchup Sunday at Everton, a side which has scored just 15 goals through 17 matches this season.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three-save clean sheet at Brentford Sels made three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory at Brentford.

Impact Sels saved shots from Kristoffer Ajer, Mikkel Damsgaard and Bryan Mbeumo. This is Sels' first clean sheet away from home since Nottingham Forest upset Liverpool back in September. Since the win at Anfield, Sels has also logged 27 saves and 13 clearances in eight appearances.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees limited action Sels had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Sels had little work to do in Nottingham Forest's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa. The visitors were only able to muster two shots on target all match, and Sels was able to save one of them from inside his own box. He was also hardly at fault for Aston Villa's only goal, as it came off of a brilliant header from Jhon Duran. Sels has been reliable and quality for Forest this season, and will hope to continue his fine run of form this Saturday against Brentford.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves in win Sels had five saves but conceded twice in Saturday's 3-2 win against Manchester United.

Impact Sels conceded the first goal in the 18th minute after initially making an impressive save in a one-on-one situation against Alejandro Garnacho. However, the deflection allowed Rasmus Hojlund to score into an empty net. The second goal came from a Bruno Fernandes powerful strike at the edge of the area, leaving Sels with little chance to stop it. Over his last five EPL matches, Sels has made 16 saves but secured just one clean sheet. He faces Aston Villa at home on Dec. 14, a team that has failed to score in their last two away matches, a nice opportunity to try to keep a clean sheet.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three against City Sels registered three saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 loss against Manchester City.

Impact Sels had a tough outing as he faced a City team in need of a win, allowing three goals while notching three saves in the loss. This comes just one match removed from a clean sheet, now with five on the season. He will look to grab his sixth of the season when facing United on Saturday.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Sels made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Ipswich Town.

Impact Sels held on to a fifth clean sheet this season while making two saves during the win Saturday. He's allowed seven goals in the last five games, totaling two clean sheets on nine saves in that span. The keeper will face off against Manchester City on Wednesday, who have scored six goals in the last five games.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up three in loss Sels made three saves but also conceded three goals in Nottingham Forest's loss to Arsenal Saturday.

Impact Sels has now given up three goals in back-to-back EPL games, and things won't get any easier next week. Although Ipswich Town is in the relegation zone, the team has six goals in its last three games heading into Sunday's match against Manchester United.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three Sels had three saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Newcastle United.

Impact Sels recorded three saves and three clearances, but also conceded three goals. He has started all games and has tallied 18 saves in the last five games while recording two clean sheets. Next, he faces a really tough test against Arsenal after the international break.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs one-save clean sheet Sels registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus West Ham United.

Impact Like his previous appearance, Sels got only one shot on goal his way. But unlike his previous appearance, he saved West Ham's lone shot on target. Sels' clean sheet against the Hammers gives him two across Nottingham Forest's last three games played.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one Sels had no saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 3-1 victory versus Leicester City.

Impact Sels recorded no saves and three clearances and conceded a 23rd minute goal to Jamie Vardy. Over the past four games, Sels has tallied 15 saves and kept a clean sheet. His next test will be against West Ham.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Incredible in win Sels recorded seven saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 1-0 win against Crystal Palace.

Impact Sels stopped all seven shots he faced and came away with a huge win and clean sheet during Monday's clash. The goalkeeper was incredible throughout and had a strong man of the match showing. With a lackluster defense in front of him, Sels will need to be at his best to keep producing clean sheets in the Premier League.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in net Sels (groin) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Sels is back with the club for Monday's match after going down during the international break with a groin injury, returning to the starting XI to face Palace. He has started in every match this season and should remain in that role if fit.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in net Sels (groin) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Crystal Palace.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Sels was forced to withdraw from the Belgian national team over the break due to a groin injury, according to James Quinlan of Nottingham Shire Live.

Impact Sels was forced to remain in Nottingham during the international break, not traveling with Belgium due to an injury. No further update has been given on the severity or a timetable for a return, leaving his availability for Monday's match against Crystal Palace in jeopardy. That said, he will likely see a late fitness test to decide if he is an option, with Carlos Miguel as his probable replacement if unable to compete.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records seven saves Sels conceded one goal but logged seven saves during Nottingham Forest's 1-1 draw Sunday at Chelsea. He also received a yellow card.

Impact After logging seven saves during September, Sels recorded that many of them against a Chelsea team that scored eight goals then. Now, seven is his season high in saves. After the international break, Nottingham Forest's next game is scheduled for Oct. 21 against Crystal Palace.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes PK goal in loss Sels made one save and conceded a penalty goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Fulham.

Impact Sels was once again limited to just one save and then was beaten from the penalty spot by Raul Jimenez in the 51st minute. Allowing just five goals over six league starts is still a great mark for the goalkeeper, but at the same time his 12 saves have him tied for last place among goalkeepers who played all games this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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