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Eight crosses Saturday Gibbs-White had three shots (one on goal) and eight crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Gibbs-White had the best chance of the game Saturday as he found himself one-on-one with the keeper in the 67th minute. He chipped his shot over Antonin Kinsky and Neco Williams followed the ball into the goal, but upon VAR review Williams touched the ball with his arm. Gibbs-White also recorded a season-high eight crosses on the attack, but failed to record an accurate cross despite that volume.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

$400M spent, zero points: Tottenham loses again in Premier League as Liverpool rescues another draw

Tottenham’s remarkable $400 million summer spending spree isn’t translating to any on-field success so far in the Premier League

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Goal, assist in draw Gibbs-White scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Liverpool.

Impact Gibbs-White scored from the penalty spot and set up Dan Ndoye for the opener during Saturday's draw with Liverpool. The forward was excellent throughout the match and caused a plethora of issues for the backline. He has been off to a good start this season, and this performance, on the road in Anfield, should be a perfect spring board before a clash with a leaky Tottenham side.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting XI Gibbs-White (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Liverpool.

Impact Gibbs-White passed his fitness test after coach Oliver Glasner confirmed he was an option following the ankle twist and slight MCL overstretching that had forced him off in Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Leeds United. The midfielder's recovery going to plan allowed Glasner to hand him a starting role with no structural damage having been found, and he reclaims his spot in Forest's midfield for the Anfield trip. He contributed three shots and four crosses in the season opener against Leeds United and will look to register his first goal contribution of the campaign against Liverpool.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Option against Liverpool Gibbs-White (knee) is an option for Saturday's clash against Liverpool, according to coach Oliver Glasner, per BBC Nottingham Sport.

Impact Gibbs-White missed Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Leeds United after twisting his ankle and slightly overstretching his MCL, though no structural damage was found. His inclusion as an option for Saturday confirms the recovery has gone to plan, positioning him to potentially reclaim his spot in Forest's midfield for the clash against the Reds. Gibbs-White contributed three shots and four crosses in the season opener against Leeds United and will look to find his first goal contribution of the season at Anfield.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Knee issue appears minor Gibbs-White (knee) will miss Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash against Leeds United but could return for Saturday's match against Liverpool, according to coach Oliver Glasner. "Gibbs-Whi...

Impact Gibbs-White picked up the issue after twisting his ankle, causing a slight overstretching of his MCL and subsequent knee pain. The midfielder has avoided structural damage but will be rested Tuesday rather than risk aggravating the issue. The club is working toward having Gibbs-White available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Liverpool, though his status will depend on his progress over the coming days.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots but unable to score Gibbs-White registered three shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Leeds United.

Impact Gibbs-White started the Premier League strongly but was unable to produce any output as Nottingham Forest lost to Leeds 1-0. The attacking midfielder finished last season with 15 goals and four assists in the Premier League. In this game he took three shots, but was unable to put any on target and attempted four crosses, but couldn't find a teammate with any of these attempts.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Set to retain key role for Nottingham Gibbs-White is expected to remain with Nottingham Forest after manager Oliver Glasner said Monday it would have been "crazy" to sell him this summer and revealed a "non-verbal agre...

Impact Gibbs-White's role and availability as a top attacking asset appear unchanged based on Glasner's comments, making him one of the squad's greatest threats for the 2026/27 season. He'll look to extend his playmaking and finishing impact from the final stretch of the previous campaign, when he produced eight goals and two assists across his last 10 official appearances in all competitions.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Bournemouth Gibbs-White scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Bournemouth.

Impact Gibbs-White opened the scoring by finishing off a two-touch free-kick routine in the 34th minute of the match. Despite missing a pair of matches due to a wound, he never lost momentum and closed the season in outstanding form with seven goals and two assists across his final seven appearances. His 15 Premier League goals easily led the squad and marked the best output of his career, with his consistency making him one of the league's most reliable performers in attacking areas.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

England 2026 World Cup squad: Jude Bellingham & Noni Madueke in as Phil Foden & Cole Palmer miss out on places in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man party

England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Jude Bellingham and Noni Madueke among those to get th...

MAY 22 • goal

England 2026 World Cup squad: Jude Bellingham & Noni Madueke in as Phil Foden & Cole Palmer miss out on places in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man party

Scores goal Gibbs-White scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Manchester United.

Impact Gibbs-White returned to the starting XI Sunday after a brutal face injury in his last appearance, available for the full 90, which is a good sign heading into World Cup selection. He would score a goal in the 78th minute to make it two straight games with a goal contribution, earning an assist in the match he suffered his facial injury. The midfielder is now up to 14 goals and four assists in 36 appearances (34 starts) this campaign.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

West Ham on brink of relegation from the Premier League as Bruno Fernandes ties assist record

West Ham’s 14-year stay in the Premier League is almost over

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Finds starting role Gibbs-White (face) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash against Manchester United.

Impact Gibbs-White made his return from the face injury that had kept him out of the Newcastle fixture, with manager Vitor Pereira handing him a starting role after the playmaker came through his first training session with the mask and expressed comfort with wearing it during play. The 13-goal, four-assist campaign he has put together across 35 Premier League appearances this season made a compelling case for his immediate return, and the coach opted to trust him from the off with a World Cup spot with England potentially on the line.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Could return vs Man United Gibbs-White (face) could be available to face Manchester United on Sunday, according to manager Vitor Pereira. "He started to work with the team today, with the mask. Let's see," s...

Impact The playmaker didn't feature against Newcastle United the previous weekend, but since he's back in training, he could be an option for the trip to Old Trafford. Gibbs-White is in a race against time, as he needs to play before the end of the season to convince manager Thomas Tuchel that he's fit enough to represent England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gibbs-White has 13 goals and four assists in 35 Premier League appearances (33 starts) this season.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Newcastle United Gibbs-White (face) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Newcastle United.

Impact Gibbs-White has been unable to earn a place in the squad for Sunday's clash against Newcastle United despite appearing on the bench in Thursday's UEL loss, with the facial wounds continuing to prove too significant to play through as the club maintains its cautious approach to his return. Dilane Bakwa starts in his place, with the coaching staff in no rush to reintegrate their midfielder into the matchday squad given the obvious concerns surrounding the nature of his injury. Whether he sees any further action this season remains highly uncertain, with his situation to be assessed on a day-to-day basis as the campaign enters its final stages.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Return this season unlikely Gibbs-White (face) is unlikely to return this season as his status remains up in the air, according to manager Vitor Pereira, per Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post. "I cannot a...

Impact Gibbs-White was included on the bench for Thursday's UEL loss but is still in doubt to return this campaign, as the midfielder's facial wounds appear to be too much to play through. That said, it appears his club doesn't want to rush him back for obvious reasons, leaving his participation in limbo. It does appear that he could be in the squad the next few games via the bench, although the club has made it clear a return this season remains in heavy question

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Thursday Gibbs-White (head) was an unused substitute during Thursday's UEFA Europa League loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Gibbs-White was available despite the big wound he sustained during the previous clash against Chelsea, but the team didn't dare give him any playing time even with the scoring deficit. The No. 10 should return to the field later in the final stretch of the EPL season, looking to be favored over James McAtee or Nicolas Dominguez. Prior to the issue, Gibbs-White was in excellent form with five goals and two assists over his latest five matches played in all competitions.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gibbs-White might need a face mask to play for Forest in Europa League semifinals against Villa

Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira says Morgan Gibbs-White is in “pain” because of a facial injury and might have to wear a mask to play against Aston Villa in the second leg...

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Late fitness call Gibbs-White (head) faces a late fitness test ahead of Thursday's Europa League semifinal second leg against Aston Villa, with a final decision to be made between the player and the...

Impact Gibbs-White suffered a cut to his head in the previous match, with a concussion having already been ruled out, providing some relief for Nottingham Forest heading into a high-stakes European fixture. The attacking midfielder is the club's primary creative force in the final third, making his availability one of the more closely watched developments ahead of Thursday's clash. Nicolas Dominguez and Dilane Bakwa remain the most likely options to step in should Gibbs-White be unable to pass the fitness test. Manager Vitor Pereira's comments suggest the club has contingency plans in place regardless of the outcome of the late assessment.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Off after collision Gibbs-White was taken off the field in the 66th minute of Monday's match against Chelsea due to an apparent concussion.

Impact Gibbs-White looks to be in jeopardy of missing Thursday's UEL match against Aston Villa, as the attacker suffered what looked to be a concussion. If this is the case, he would definitely miss the match through protocol, then leaving him questionable to face Newcastle over the weekend. This would be a major loss as they lose their main source of attack in the final third, leaving Nicolas Dominguez and Dilane Bakwa as possible replacements if he does miss some time.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Palmer At Risk Of Losing World Cup Spot to Nottingham Forest's Gibbs-White

Cole Palmer will go head-to-head with the player who poses an existential threat to his World Cup dream in Morgan Gibbs-White on Monday.

MAY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Cole Palmer At Risk Of Losing World Cup Spot to Nottingham Forest's Gibbs-White

Goal, assist during rout Gibbs-White scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Friday's 5-0 victory against Sunderland.

Impact Gibbs-White scored and assisted during Friday's rout of Sunderland. The forward was in on the goalscoring fun throughout as Forest put together one of their best performances of the season. With a brutally difficult end to the season on the horizon, this is an important showing for Gibbs-White to build from.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Forest takes big step to ensuring Premier League survival by drubbing Sunderland

Nottingham Forest has taken a huge step toward ensuring its Premier League survival by beating Sunderland 5-0 away from home

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Nets first career hat trick Gibbs-White scored three goals to go with five shots (three on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 4-1 victory against Burnley.

Impact Gibbs-White has been at the heart of his side's most important moments in recent weeks, first securing Europa League semi-final qualification with a winning goal before following it up with a second half hat-trick completed within 15 minutes, his first in senior football. The timing could not have been more significant, with the club battling to avoid relegation. The midfielder has now scored six goals in his last six league games, taking 16 shots across that run.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa routs Bologna to set up all-English Europa League semifinal against Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa has advanced to the Europa League semifinals by beating Bologna 4-0

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

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