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Neco Williams - Approaching 60th Wales cap Williams made his 59th senior appearance for Wales during the international window and is in line to earn his 60th cap against Norway, according to the club.

Impact Williams continues to hold a prominent role for both club and country, with the defender an undisputed starter at left wing-back for Nottingham Forest. He has attempted six shots and created eight chances while delivering 24 crosses, including six corners, across five Premier League appearances this season. Williams has also added 14 tackles, highlighting his two-way involvement from the left flank.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dan Ndoye - Starts in Switzerland win Ndoye started for Switzerland in their 3-0 Nations League win over North Macedonia as they opened their campaign with a victory, according to the club.

Impact Ndoye maintained his regular involvement after establishing himself in Nottingham Forest's starting XI this season. The attacker has started all five Premier League appearances, scoring once while attempting 11 shots and creating five chances. He has primarily operated alongside Morgan Gibbs-White in support of the striker and should remain a key part of Forest's attacking setup following the international break.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Gibbs-White - Returns to England action Gibbs-White made his first England appearance in almost a year, playing the final seven minutes of the Nations League loss to Spain, according to the club.

Impact Gibbs-White returned to international action after being called into the squad following Cole Palmer's withdrawal. The midfielder has started the season strongly with Nottingham Forest, recording one goal and two assists across 450 minutes while remaining a key creative presence. He could receive further opportunities during the international window, with England still set to face Czechia and Croatia.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Yates - Stuck on bench Yates has been an unused substitute in each of Nottingham Forest's last four Premier League matches.

Impact Yates was left out of the matchday squad entirely for the season opener against Leeds United, with manager Oliver Glasner citing squad numbers rather than injury. He sits behind Nicolas Dominguez, Ibrahim Sangare and Xaver Schlager in the midfield pecking order, leaving him without a clear route into the XI. The captain will likely need injuries or cup rotation to force his way back into contention.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arnaud Kalimuendo - Seems not in plans Kalimuendo has made just one substitute appearance for Nottingham Forest since returning from his loan spell at Eintracht Frankfurt, logging in one single minute in total in the Pr...

Impact Kalimuendo struggled to make an impact in his first Premier League stint before being loaned to Frankfurt, where he scored six goals in the Bundesliga, and returned to a crowded Forest attack. He has yet to record a shot in his lone appearance off the bench in the season opener and has since then made only one bench in the last four Premier League games. His long-term future at the club remains uncertain given the depth ahead of him at forward and because he seems out of the plans of new coach Oliver Glasner.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris Wood - Slides down striker pecking order Wood has come off the bench in four of Nottingham Forest's first five Premier League matches and has a completely different role under new coach Oliver Glasner.

Impact Wood has fallen behind Igor Jesus and club-record signing Liam Delap in the striker pecking order, limiting him to 62 minutes without a goal or assist and one single shot through the opening stretch of the season. He remains a useful aerial and hold-up option late in matches even without a starting role. His path back into regular selection likely hinges on rotation for cup fixtures rather than Premier League starts.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luca Netz - Fighting for left back reps Netz has made three substitute appearances for Nottingham Forest through the first stretch of the season, totaling 27 minutes.

Impact Netz remains behind the incumbent options at left back and has yet to earn a start in the Premier League this season. His only involvement has come in brief cameo appearances, leaving him as a depth option rather than a regular in the back line. An extended run of minutes looks unlikely unless the players ahead of him pick up an injury or suspension.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steven Benda - Remains third-choice keeper Benda has yet to feature in a competitive match for Nottingham Forest since his August transfer from Feyenoord.

Impact Benda arrived as depth insurance between the posts and sits third in line behind Matz Sels and John, leaving him without a route to regular minutes barring injuries above him. He has not been included in a matchday squad for a Premier League fixture so far this season. His path forward depends entirely on Forest's other two goalkeepers staying healthy.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Sangare - Bench role since opener Sangare has started in one of his three appearances this Premier League season.

Impact Sangare started in the season opener before suffering a calf injury and missing two games, having yet to start in the two games since returning. He has appeared from the bench in each of those games but only for a limited time, with the club having been impressed by the play of Xaver Schlager. It does look like Sangare will be set for more of a rotational role then, making his value minimal to go along with his low goal contribution numbers and mainly defensive performances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Callum Hudson-Odoi - Struggling for playing time Hudson-Odoi has played just one minute in the Premier League this season, while featuring for 30 minutes in the Carabao Cup.

Impact Hudson-Odoi has been limited to a reserve role, with Dan Ndoye ahead of him in the pecking order. His natural position as a winger also does not provide an ideal fit in coach Oliver Glasner's preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, further limiting his path to regular minutes. Hudson-Odoi should remain an option for rotation and attacking depth, but his limited involvement suggests starts could remain difficult to come by.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Victor - Limited to backup duties John has yet to play a minute in any competition this season.

Impact John has been limited to a backup role behind Matz Sels, who has started every match across the Premier League and cup competition so far. With Sels firmly established as the first-choice goalkeeper and also receiving the cup starts, John has had virtually no route to playing time. His opportunities should remain scarce unless Sels is rested or unavailable.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Dominguez - Limited to reserve role Dominguez has played just one minute in the Premier League this season, while completing 90 minutes in the Carabao Cup against Leeds United.

Impact Dominguez has been limited to a reserve role in midfield, with Xaver Schlager, James McAtee and Ibrahim Sangare all ahead of him in the pecking order. His Carabao Cup start has provided virtually all of his playing time, while his Premier League involvement has been restricted to a brief substitute appearance. Dominguez should remain an option for rotation and cup competition, but significant league minutes could be difficult to come by while the preferred midfield options remain available.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ola Aina - Dropped to bench for first time Aina was an unused substitute in Saturday's game against Coventry City, marking the first time he has missed out on the starting lineup as he looks set to lose his place to new sig...

Impact Ola Aina's place in the starting XI was expected to be heavily threatened following the arrival of Daniel Munoz, and that is precisely what has happened. The Nigerian was replaced early in Munoz's first game and then went unused in the recent outing against Coventry, with his only start in between coming at centre-back while Jair Cunha was unavailable.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Gibbs-White - Called up to England squad Gibbs-White has been called up to England's squad following Cole Palmer's withdrawal due to injury, according to John Percy of the Daily Telegraph.

Impact Gibbs-White has made a strong start to the season, contributing one goal and two assists across 450 minutes for Nottingham Forest, continuing to build on last season's breakout campaign in which he led the club in scoring. His call up now gives him a chance to add to his growing international profile as England continues its Nations League campaign.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Gibbs-White - Struggles in service Gibbs-White recorded six crosses (two accurate) and six chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Coventry City.

Impact Only two of Gibbs-White's crosses were deemed to be accurate and Nottingham Forest were simply unable to complete any combinations offensively in the 1-0 loss. If he can be more accurate, he should be able to have success against a Crystal Palace team which has already allowed 11 goals so far this season in EPL play.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Neco Williams - Stuffs the stat sheet Williams had three shots (one on goal), nine crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Coventry City.

Impact Williams was a factor in all the key categories offensively except for goals and assists, getting strong volume. The defender should be able to keep this up against Crystal Palace and if he delivers this volume, he should be able to help Nottingham Forest break down a side that has allowed 11 goals so far in this EPL season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

James McAtee - Strong showing offensively McAtee had four shots (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Coventry City.

Impact McAtee was unable to link up with a teammate but it wasn't for a lack of effort as he had plenty of service and decent efficiency. He struggled to put his shots on target but if he keeps this volume up, he should at least have a goal or assist against a Crystal Palace side which has allowed 11 goals across five EPL matches so far.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Matz Sels - Allows game's only goal Sels made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Coventry City.

Impact Sels did make some saves but he allowed what would be the only goal of the game to a team that hadn't scored one in EPL play to this point. The goalkeeper is likely to face more shots against a Crystal Palace side which has six goals across five Premier League games.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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Nikola Milenkovic - Remains sidelined Milenkovic (hamstring) will remain unavailable for Saturday's clash against Coventry, according to coach Oliver Glasner. "I mentioned last week that Milenkovic will miss Coventry"

Impact Milenkovic will miss a second consecutive Premier League match after being ruled out against Aston Villa with hamstring tightness. The center-back had started each of Forest's opening three league matches, recording 20 clearances, three interceptions and three blocks, making his continued absence significant for the back line. Ola Aina should remain among the options to cover in the back three while Milenkovic continues his recovery.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Aina - Four clearances as central defender Aina generated three tackles (one won), four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Aston Villa.

Impact Aina made four clearances, won one of three tackles and recorded one interception across 90 minutes as Forest's right-sided center-back in the absences of Jair Cunha (hamstring) and Nikola Milenkovic (hamstring), helping the visitors keep Villa's attack largely at bay throughout a physically demanding encounter. He was part of a defensive unit that recovered quickly after conceding the 74th minute equalizer to hold firm for Igor Jesus' late winner. Aina has started all four of Forest's Premier League fixtures this season, contributing 10 tackles, three interceptions and nine clearances.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Diomande - 11 clearances in first EPL start Diomande had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Aston Villa.

Impact Diomande played the full 90 minutes in Forest's back three for his first EPL start ever, registering one shot, one interception and an impressive 11 clearances as part of a defensive structure that limited Villa's clear chances despite conceding the 74th minute equalizer. He was part of the Forest unit that recovered composure after Alysson's leveler and held firm for Igor Jesus' winner. Diomande is expected to see more playing time until Jair Cunha (hamstring) and Nikola Milenkovic (hamstring) return from injuries.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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