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Utrecht 1-2 Nottingham Forest: Jesus snatches late win to boost top-eight ambitions Nottingham Forest dug deep to ensure they left Stadion Galgenwaard with all three points, needing a late Igor Jesus goal to get them.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Oleksandr Zinchenko - Full 90 in return Zinchenko (groin) played the full 90 during Thursday's 2-1 win over Utrecht.

Impact Zinchenko returned to the starting XI on Thursday and was deemed fit enough to play the full 90. The left-back was solid throughout the match, but did little to show he deserves a consistent starting role. Now that he's back fit he should compete for first team minutes during a busy December period.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Douglas Luiz - 45 minutes in return Luiz played 45 minutes during Thursday's 2-1 win over Utrecht.

Impact Luiz returned from a hamstring injury and played the first half of Thursday's clash. The midfielder was deemed fit enough for a starting role, but didn't come back out for the second half. It's unclear if he felt something with his hamstring or that was simply the expected playing time on his return.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Murillo - Returns in Europa League Murillo (hamstring) played 70 minutes during Thursday's 2-1 win over Utrecht.

Impact Murillo was included in the traveling squad and was deemed fit enough to start during Thursday's win. The fact he was straight back in the starting XI is a great sign that he's fully fit once more. When at his best, Murillo is a consistent starter and should be a constant presence in the first team.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

This could be the worst team the Premier League has ever seen

The numbers just keep on getting worse for Wolverhampton Wanderers in a season that is threatening to set a new low in Premier League history

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Aston Villa wins 8th straight game with 2-1 victory over Basel in Europa League

Aston Villa extends its winning streak to eight games in all competitions with a 2-1 victory against Basel in the Europa League to secure at least a playoff spot

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Murillo - Expected to return Murillo (hamstring) is expected to return to the match squad after training in full on Wednesday and travelling with the Forest squad to the Netherlands, according to Jak Netting f...

Impact Murillo trained in full on Wednesday and travelled with the squad for Thursday's clash against Utrecht in the Europa League suggesting he is expected to return for that game. This is excellent news for Forest since he has been an undisputed starter in central defense and he should claim back that role after his three-game absence due to a hamtring injury.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dilane Bakwa - Travelling with squad Bakwa (hamstring) is travelling with the team to Utrecht and should return in Thursday's Europa League clash, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to Jak Netting...

Impact Bakwa should be back available for Thursday's Europe League clash against Utrecht and could play some minutes after travelling with the squad and likely clearing his hamstring injury. That said, coach Sean Dyche seems to be cautious with him given his young age and will take no risks with him after two months on the sidelines due to his injury. Bakwa has been mainly a bench option this season for Forest and is expected to claim back a similar role once fully back fit.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Douglas Luiz - Should return Thursday Luiz (hamstring) is travelling with the team to Utrecht and should return in Thursday's Europa League clash, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to Jak Netting f...

Impact Luiz should be back available for Thursday's Europe League clash against Utrecht and could play some minutes after travelling with the squad and likely clearing his hamstring injury. This is good news for Forest since the the midfield has started in his last four appearances prior to his injury and should claim back a starting role under coach Sean Dyche once fully back available. His comeback is happening at the perfect moment since captain Ryan Yates (hamstring) is set for some time on the sidelines.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oleksandr Zinchenko - Makes squad list Thursday Zinchenko (groin) is travelling with the team to Utrecht and should return in Thursday's Europa League clash, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to Jak Netting...

Impact Zinchenko should be back available for Thursday's Europe League clash against Utrecht and could play some minutes after travelling with the squad and likely clearing his groin injury. This is good news for Forest since the defender has a good experience and has been an undisputed starter when fit and available for Forest. Once fully back fit, he will compete with Neco Williams for the starting spot at left-back.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Wood - Training on grass Wood (knee) has been training on grass in recent days and is making good progress, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to Jak Netting from Vavel. "Wood's making...

Impact Wood has been making good progress in his rehabilitation from a knee injury that sidelined him since mid-October, as he has been spotted training on grass in recent days. This is positive news for Forest, although it indicates he still has some way to go before making his return to the match squad. That return could still happen before the end of the year, while Igor Jesus is expected to replace him in the frontline while he is out.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matz Sels - Dealing with tight groin Sels is dealing with a tight groin and won't play in Thursday's clash against Utrecht as a precaution, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to Jak Netting from Va...

Impact Sels is currently dealing with a tight groin and won't be playing midweek against Utrecht since the staff decided to let him rest as a precaution. Sels isn't a doubt for Sunday's clash against Tottenham and has mainly been a bench option in the Europa League since the start of the campaign, but his groin issue will have to be monitored to avoid any more important setback for the goalie. That said, if he had to miss some time, John will be the one starting between the posts for Forest.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Yates - Set for sidelines Yates (hamstring) is set for the sidelines due to the injury he suffered against Everton, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to Jak Netting from Vavel. "Ryan ha...

Impact Yates suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's clash against the Toffees that won't require a surgery but still make him miss several games since coach Sean Dyche expects the injury to be a slow one. The captain of Forest has mainly been a bench option this season, therefore his absence won't force any changes in the starting squad.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC's Wilfried Zaha recalled to Ivory Coast squad for AFCON after two-year absence as Amad Diallo also makes cut - but former Arsenal player Nicolas Pepe misses out

Wilfried Zaha is returning to the Ivory Coast fold after a prolonged spell away, with the 33-year-old earning a surprise recall for the upco...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • goal

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'I hope you don't forget me!' - Son Heung-min delivers emotional speech on first return to Tottenham since summer exit to LAFC

Son Heung-min said Tottenham will "always be my home" on an emotional return to his former club. The South Korean ended a 10-year stay with...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • goal

'I hope you don't forget me!' - Son Heung-min delivers emotional speech on first return to Tottenham since summer exit to LAFC

Minor-league Macclesfield to host holder Crystal Palace in FA Cup 3rd round

The FA Cup third-round draw has provided holder Crystal Palace with a trip to sixth-tier Macclesfield next month

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Matz Sels - Concedes three in loss Sels recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Everton.

Impact Sels made three saves in Saturday's large defeat against Everton, including a strong parry from a bouncing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall drive in the first half. He could do little on the opener, which deflected off Nikola Milenkovic from close range, or on Thierno Barry's clean finish at the end of a three-on-one break. The scoreline looks harsh on a keeper who repeatedly kept Forest from a heavier loss. Sels conceded five goals in the last three games and will look to rebound against Tottenham on Sunday.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Yates - Exits early Yates was forced off the field in the 62nd minute of Saturday's match against Everton due to an apparent injury.

Impact Yates hit the sidelines after a short day of play Saturday, coming on the field at halftime but exiting just 17 minutes later due to an injury. The midfielder has only started in three of his 15 appearances this campaign, so this is a minor loss, although they will hope his injuries are small and he can continue as a rotational option in the coming games.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Gibbs-White - Starting in frontline Gibbs-White (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Everton.

Impact Gibbs-White is returning to a starting role in the frontline for Saturday's clash against the Toffees after recovering from a minor blow. He remains a central figure for the squad even though he has not scored or assisted in his last two matches. The staff will still monitor his workload during this busy period to avoid the risk of his minor issue turning into something more serious.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Murillo - Remains out Saturday Murillo (hamstring) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Everton.

Impact Murillo remains out Saturday as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury since last week. The defender has not progressed enough to return to contention and will not be available to start in the backline. His absence is a setback for Nottingham since he has been a key defensive presence when fit and regularly delivers strong performances.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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'It was hard' – Dyche lifts the lid on Everton stint ahead of reunion Sean Dyche returns to Everton for the first time since being sacked in January, hoping to continue Nottingham Forest's strong recent form.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Nikola Milenkovic - Imperious defending in win Milenkovic recorded one tackle (zero won) and seven clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Wolverhampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 19th minute.

Impact Milenkovic made a team-high seven clearances Wednesday as Nottingham Forest held Wolverhampton to just one shot on target in a 1-0 road victory. Across his last five appearances (five starts) in all competitions, the veteran central defender has scored once and made an average of 5.8 clearances per appearance. Milenkovic has played every minute of Nottingham Forest's first 14 league fixtures.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Omari Hutchinson - Assists from cross in win Hutchinson assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton.

Impact Hutchinson's whipped ball into the box Wednesday to setup the lone goal of the fixture as Nottingham Forest outlasted Wolverhampton for a 1-0 road victory. The dynamic playmaker contributed team-highs with 11 crosses (four accurate) and six corners while creating three chances across his 90-minute shift. The appearance marks Hutchinson's first start of the season after eight substitute appearances.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matz Sels - Records clean sheet in win Sels had one save and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Wolverhampton.

Impact Sels was forced to repel just one Wolverhampton shot on goal Wednesday as Nottingham Forest edged-past the home side for a 1-0 victory. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran keeper has produced 13 saves and four clearances while conceding an average of one goal per appearance and recording two clean sheets. Sels will look to continue his positive run of form Saturday when Nottingham Forest travel for an away tussle at Everton.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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