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NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Returns to bench Dominguez (knee) returned to the bench during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Betis in the Europa League.

Impact Dominguez was back on the bench Wednesday during the 2-2 draw. The midfielder was expected to train before this match, but was a surprise inclusion on the bench. His next chance to make his debut this season will be a Saturday match with Sunderland back in the Premier League.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to train next week Dominguez (knee) is set to train next week, according to manager Ange Postecoglou.

Impact Dominguez is working towards seeing the field again and is now set to train soon, with the midfielder looking to train with the group following their match against Burnley. This is good news for the player, as he is yet to debut this season. He is probably around two to three weeks from a return, then likely to play soon after training.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Added to Europa League squad Dominguez (knee) has been added to the Europa League squad, suggesting he is close to making his return from injury, the club announced.

Impact Dominguez underwent successful knee surgery at the end of last season and has been recovering from the injury since then. The midfielder is likely close to making his return in the coming weeks since he has been included in the squad list for the Europa League. This is good news for Forest as he has been a regular starter in defensive midfield and will likely regain a similar role under coach Nuno Espirito Santo once fully fit.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Working in gym Dominguez (knee) is working individually in the gym as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

Impact Dominguez underwent a knee surgery in June and was set for about four months out. That timeline still seems to be on track for the midfielder, who is expected to return in the first half of the Premier League campaign. Ryan Yates should see more minutes to start the season with Dominguez on the sideline.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Reportedly undergoes knee surgery Dominguez has undergone surgery on his meniscus and is expected to miss around four months, according to Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post.

Impact Dominguez exited the season finale injured, and his issues look to be worse than first thought, with reports of the midfielder having received surgery on his knee. This is tough news for the midfielder who recently posted a picture of himself in a leg splint, as he will likely be out for the start of the 2025/26 season. He did see the start in 23 of his 34 appearances this season, so this will be a situation to monitor for the club

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Injury ends solid season Dominguez generated one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Chelsea. He was injured and subbed out in the 68th minute.

Impact Unfortunately for Dominguez, the game's 68th minute included an unprecedented physical collision between him and Noni Madueke. It resulted in the former's lower body getting clipped, though his injury has not been disclosed. So with Nottingham Forest's season hanging in the balance, Ryan Yates replaced Dominguez, whose 2024-25 campaign finishes with 52 clearances, 43 tackles won, 29 interceptions and 12 blocks. He also logged one assist on 13 chances created with two accurate crosses.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener Monday Dominguez assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Dominguez set up the opening goal of Monday's match as he assisted Elliot Anderson's outside-the-box strike in the 5th minute. It marked his first goal contribution of the season despite him starting 19 matches and logging 1,628 minutes. With the chance created on that assist, he has now created at least one chance in 10 of his last 11 matches. He played well defensively too as he won eight duels, made three clearances and won two tackles before he was subbed off in the 58th minute for Ryan Yates.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension over Dominguez has cleared his suspension and is an option moving forward.

Impact Dominguez is no longer suspended, having served his one-match ban. He serves in more or a rotational role, starting in nine of his 15 appearances, so he could start or end up on the bench now that he is available again.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for one-match ban Dominguez picked up his fifth yellow card and is suspended for Thursday's match against Tottenham.

Impact Dominguez will be suspended for the club's Boxing Day match, with the midfielder picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. Luckily for the club, this shouldn't force a change, as he only appeared off the bench Saturday. He will next be available to face Everton on Dec. 29.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Occasional chances Dominguez has started twice and appeared off the bench three times before the international break.

Impact Dominguez hasn't been a major contributor, but he's gotten occasional chances, only going unused on the bench twice. The midfielder isn't set for any sort of major role, but he should be a key rotational option, especially with the busiest part of the schedule coming up.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in preseason match Dominguez (groin) was able to start and play one half during Saturday's 3-0 preseason win over Chesterfield.

Impact Dominguez underwent groin surgery in May, which ended his season prematurely. He was able to use the time to recover and is now fully fit for Nottingham's preseason matches. The midfielder completed the 2023/24 campaign with 19 starts in 26 appearances, scoring two goals and providing two assists while averaging 2.4 tackles per game.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Dominguez (groin) underwent surgery and will be out for the final match of the season, Nottinghamshire Live reports.

Impact Dominguez had surgery to address a hernia and is now going to be sidelined for the final match of the Premier League. The midfielder finishes the season with two goals and two assists in 26 appearances (19 starts) during his first season in England.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns one minute off bench Dominguez earned one minute off the bench in Saturday's 3-1 win against Sheffield United.

Impact Dominguez saw minimal time Saturday after returning from his one-match absence due to a knock, only earning a minute of play in the win. He will hope to get the start in the club's upcoming match, although he has seemingly fallen out of any starting role he had, mainly serving off the bench since Mar. 16.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bench role Dominguez (undisclosed) is on the bench during Saturday's match against Sheffield United.

Impact Dominguez returns after missing last week's match against Manchester City with a knock. The midfielder made just one start during the month of April.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held out Sunday Dominguez was held out for Sunday's 2-0 loss against Manchester City, being completely left off the team sheet.

Impact Dominguez appears to have possibly picked up an injury, as he was left off the team sheet Saturday despite no prior notice of an injury. More should be released during the week as they prepare for Saturday's game against Sheffield, not wanting to be without a regular starter as they try to clinch safety from relegation, as he has started in 19 of his 24 appearances.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Dominguez (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Brighton.

Impact Dominguez is good to go after being forced off early last week against Liverpool. The midfielder has started every match since the end of December providing two assists and scoring one goal.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recovered well Dominguez (thigh) recovered well and should be available for Sunday's clash with Brighton, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

Impact Dominguez was forced off against Liverpool but it appears that injury was a minor one as he recovered well after a day of rest. With Dominguez fit once more he should slot straight back into the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Brighton.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with team in training Dominguez (thigh) was featured in group training ahead of Sunday's match against Brighton.

Impact Dominguez saw a slight scare last weekend after he was forced off in the second half against Liverpool due to a thigh issue, although he looks to have already recovered decently after getting back in team training. This gives the midfielder a decent chance to get in the team for Sunday's contest, as the issue seems to only be minor, especially after manager Nuno Espirito Santo stated earlier this week that he was just "getting tight," appearing to have been taken off due to cautionary reasons. If he is selected for the team sheet against Brighton, he will most likely get the start, as he has been a regular starter this season, starting in the club's past eight contests while only missing out on six starts in his 23 appearances on the team sheet this season.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves holding thigh Dominguez was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Liverpool due to an apparent thigh injury.

Impact Dominguez left the match in the 78th minute, holding his thigh and being replaced by Danilo. The full extent of the midfielder's injury should be available post match.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Dominguez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over West Ham United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th mi...

Impact Dominguez notched his second assist of the season as he set up Taiwo Awoniyi in the final moments of the first half to help open up the scoring. The midfielder didn't record an assist in his first 14 games with Nottingham Forest, but has now registered an assist in back-to-back games.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First Premier League assist Dominguez registered one assist from two chances created and had two shots off target in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Newcastle.

Impact Having found the net twice in his maiden season in England, Dominguez finally has his first assist since arriving from Bologna in the summer. The midfielder put in a good shift, making more passes than any of his teammates and winning two of his three tackles.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Dominguez scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Manchester United.

Impact Dominguez scored the opening goal of Saturday's match, a strike in the 64th minute assisted by Gonzalo Montiel. It marked just his second goal of the season with the first coming nearly two months ago. He took three shots in the match and added two tackles and two clearances before being subbed off in the 79th minute for Callum Hudson-Odoi.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting regularly of late Dominguez has started in each of Nottingham's last three Premier League matches, tallying one goal.

Impact The central midfielder has gone the full 90 twice in that span, and the lone game in which he didn't feature until the final whistle was when he scored against Brentford in a 1-1 draw on Oct. 1. Dominguez has now started in four of his first five appearances with the Trick Trees, and it seems likely that he'll remain in the XI as long as he remains healthy.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE