NICOLO SAVONA NEWS

Scores in win Savona scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Liverpool.

Impact Savona found the back of the net during Saturday's win, finishing nicely in what was expected to be a difficult match. Instead it turned out to be a total rout in Anfield, as Nottingham Forest dismantled the reigning champions. The defender isn't likely to be a major offensive threat moving forward, despite this nice finish in a tough away match.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool and Man City lose again to boost Arsenal's Premier League title pursuit

Liverpool’s Premier League title defense has lurched deeper into crisis with a 3-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

First goal for new club Savona scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Manchester United.

Impact Savona pounced on a loose ball in the box Saturday to slot home his first Nottingham Forest goal in their 2-2 draw versus Manchester United. In addition to his goal contribution, the full-back led the defesnsive effort with three tackles won. With Oleksandr Zinchenko (groin) set to miss an extended period of time, look for Savona to continue to feature in the Nottingham Forest starting XI.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal wins again to extend lead in the Premier League. Liverpool wins and Man United salvages draw

Arsenal extended its lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points after a 2-0 win against Burnley

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Crisis at the City Ground: How Nottingham Forest went from top-four fight to potentially needing relegation firefighter Sean Dyche to replace Ange Postecoglou

Nottingham Forest's surge towards the Premier League's top four was the most inspiring story of the 2024-25 campaign, and though a late coll...

OCTOBER 17 • goal

Returns to bench Savona (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Arsenal.

Impact Savona has recovered from his ankle injury and is back in the squad, taking a spot on the bench for Saturday's clash with Arsenal. He missed the first three matches of the campaign but resumed full training during the international break. With Ola Aina ruled out, Savona could be called on if needed as he works toward full match sharpness.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Viewed running Savona (ankle) was viewed running on grass, according to his club.

Impact Savona moved to Nottingham, nursing an ankle injury, but is now working on his return, with the defender shown running. He has already missed the opening three games but will now look to see a return after the break, potentially making his debut. With Ola Aina (hamstring) going down injured during the break, he could be called on to start in his debut if deemed fit to face Arsenal on Sept. 13.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Nottingham Forest Savona has transferred from Juventus to Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal.

Impact Savona is on the move after his first season as a member of the senior squad at Juventus, where he had a strong start but lost minutes in the final few months. He recorded 42 crosses (11 accurate), 37 tackles, 14 interceptions, and 38 clearances in 35 appearances (24 starts), contributing to four clean sheets, playing chiefly as a right-back. He hasn't played since the FIFA Club World Cup due to an ankle injury, but he reportedly returned to full training earlier this week and passed the medicals, so he should be ready to go after the break.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Parma Savona (ankle) won't recover for Sunday's clash with Parma, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Savona spent the summer rehabbing after hurting his ankle during the FIFA Club World Cup. He's expected to return to full training next week. Joao Mario and Nicolas Gonzalez will be the options on the right wing in the meantime.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ankle injury confirmed Savona (ankle) suffered a high-grade ligament injury in his ankle, Juventus announced.

Impact Savona is set for an extended spell on the sideline after the injury he suffered against Manchester City. The defender is set for at least a month on the sideline, when he will be re-evaluated. Savona has over two months until the regular season kicks off.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Thursday Savona was forced off with an apparent injury during Thursday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact Savona was brought off after 60 minutes during Thursday's clash due to an injury. Federico Gatti came on to replace him and could see more minutes during the knockout stage of the Club World Cup, as Savona recovers.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Signs extension with Juventus Savona has prolonged his Juventus contract until 2030.

Impact Savona earned a regular role in 2024/2025 coming off the youth system, appearing 35 times (24 starts) and tallying two goals, one assist, 42 crosses (11 accurate) and 35 tackles, contributing to four clean sheets. He'll likely have a similar role in the next campaign.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back against Venezia Savona served a one-game ban in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Savona will be in the mix to start against Venezia on Sunday, although Juventus are less depleted since Lloyd Kelly and Andrea Cambiaso worked their way back from injury, and Federico Gatti could be in better shape. He has posted three tackles (zero won), three interceptions, eight clearances and one block in his last five showings (two starts).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Disqualified for Udinese contest Savona recorded four clearances, one key pass and one block and was cautioned for the fifth time in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Savona had an up-and-down performance while filling in as a center-back for the second consecutive game and was bailed out by a VAR review and an offside on a PK caused by one of his blunders. Federico Gatti will likely replace him in the next game after coming back from a leg injury in this one.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Fiorentina Savona (thigh) didn't come off the bench during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Savona shook off a thigh injury that sidelined him for three weeks, but Timothy Weah and Alberto Costa got minutes over him at the positon. He'll look to re-enter the rotation after the break.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Fiorentina game Savona (thigh) "has recovered from his injury," coach Thiago Motta relayed.

Impact Savona will be back after being sidelined for three weeks. Timothy Weah has taken over the right-back position in recent fixtures, while Andrea Cambiaso has geared back into shape after an injury, so he'll likely have a smaller role at first. He has registered nine crosses (two accurate), nine tackles (five won), and five clearances in his last five displays (three starts).

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with minor injury Savona is nursing a right biceps femoris elongation, Juventus announced.

Impact Savona avoided a lesion and will likely skip or two more fixtures to heal. Timothy Weah is running away with the starting job at right-back, while Jonas Rouhi or Weston McKennie would play on the left if Andrea Cambiaso (thigh) is forced to miss time as well.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Cagliari game Savona will miss Sunday's match versus Cagliari due to a late thigh problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Savona is set for some tests after getting hurt in the final training of the week. Andrea Cambiaso or Weston McKennie will replace him since Lloyd Kelly will have to play centrally sans Renato Veiga (knee) and Pierre Kalulu (thigh).

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

First assist in draw Savona assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Torino.

Impact Savona recorded his first career Serie A assist to help get the lone goal for the team Saturday. This was his fourth start in a row at right back, collecting five crosses (one accurate), 10 clearances and two tackles in that span.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Comes in late against Bologna Savona (thigh) had one interception and eight touches in 11 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Bologna.

Impact Savona saw limited action in his return from injury. He'll likely reclaim the starting job over Danilo at right-back once close to 100 percent. He has totaled one key pass, one cross (zero accurate), three tackles (all won) and one interception in his last five displays.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench role Savona (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Bologna.

Impact Savona is back on the team sheet for Saturday, returning to action after his thigh issues. He will look to find the starting XI in the club's next contest, as he did start in the three matches before his injury and has started in 11 of his 16 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Bologna match Savona (thigh) will return Saturday against Bologna, coach Thiago Motta relayed.

Impact Savona will make a quick return after dealing with an ailment but resumed training fully only late in the week and might not make the XI immediately. He has tallied three chances created, five crosses (two accurate) and six tackles (five won) in his last five appearances, scoring once.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids significant issues Savona took some tests due to a potential right adductor problem, but the tests ruled out strains or other big problems, Juventus announced.

Impact Savona will miss Sunday's game versus Lecce and will be re-evaluated next week ahead of the Bologna game, Sky Italy informed. Danilo or Jonas Rouhi will replace him in the XI.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off midweek Savona had one inaccurate cross, one tackle (one won) and one block in 66 minutes before leaving Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Aston Villa due to a possible thigh injury, La Gazzetta d...

Impact Savona had a quiet showing and couldn't continue due to some muscular discomfort. He's headed for some tests. Danilo and Jonas Rouhi would fill in if he had to miss time.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE