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Struggling with injury Boly (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's trip to Aston Villa, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "The three players who returned are not available. All of them - Ola, Willy...

Impact Boly is another addition to the Forest injury list after he and the rest of their AFCON players all returned with injuries. The defender will now work on his recovery, an extremely disappointing twist after missing over a month at AFCON already.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from AFCON Boly (AFCON) is back in Nottingham Forest following the conclusion of AFCON.

Impact Boly returned to Nottingham Forest after taking the top prize at AFCON. The defender has been a major piece of the starting XI, and should be competing for major minutes now that he is back with his club side. Felipe could fall out of the starting XI with Boly back with the club.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still in Africa Boly (AFCON) will not be an option for Saturday's match against West Ham, according to Millie Sian of Yahoo Sports.

Impact Boly remains in Africa following his service in AFCON 2023, missing his fifth match in a row with Nottingham. However, the defender is expected to return within the next couple of days, hopefully being an option for next Saturday's match against Aston Villa. Once he does return, he will hope to find the starting XI, as he has started in 13 of the 17 contests he has been selected to the team sheet for.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by Ivory Coast Boly was called up by Ivory Coast for AFCON, ruling him out for January.

Impact Boly will miss January due to the Ivory Coast call up. The defender is going to be a major loss in the starting XI, with Murillo likely called upon to fill in for Boly. Boly has made 15 appearances (13 starts) before departing for AFCON.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ban served Boly is available for selection after serving a one-match ban against Newcastle.

Impact Boly was sent off against Bournemouth for a pair of yellow cards. The defender is now an option for the starting XI once more, and should be straight back in the first team as one of the first names on the team sheet. Murillo replaced Boly last time out but should fall to the bench.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willy Boly sent off after second yellow card against Bournemouth | Premier League

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sent off early Boly was sent off in the first half of Saturday's match against Bournemouth.

Impact Boly was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 23rd minute, forcing Forest down to ten men. Boly will be suspended for Boxing Day action against Newcastle with Murillo a candidate to replace him in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Wolves Boly (hip) is in the starting lineup to face Wolverhampton on Saturday.

Impact Boly returns from a one-game absence, and while manager Steve Cooper said the defender was doubtful to feature here, he'll end up slotting at center-back alongside Murillo. Boly has started in all but one of his league appearances this season, racking up 58 clearances, 23 tackles and 18 interceptions.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hip injury confirmed Boly (hip) is in doubt for Saturday's match versus the Wolves, said manager Steven Cooper per the Nottingham Post.

Impact Boly could miss his second match in a row with a hip injury. He has fallen out of favorite of late, starting once since Nov 5 while having been an unused sub twice. Felipe has earned his first start at center back against Fulham and will likely be the defender's competitions for playing time this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Wednesday's contest Boly (strain) is out for Wednesday's match against Fulham.

Impact Boly will not be an option for Nottingham, as he is still trying to recover from a strain he picked up this week. Unfortunately for the defender, he has been dealing with a small injury problem over the past couple of matches, falling in and out of the clean sheet, and will hope to put that to rest after healing from his strain. Once he does return, he should be a regular starter again, only missing one start when he is available.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late fitness test Boly (strain) is still questionable for Wednesday's match against Fulham, according to manager Steve Cooper, per Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Shire Live. "Willy came off at half...

Impact Boly was forced off in their match Saturday against Everton and appears to still be struggling with the injury, as he is questionable for Wednesday's match. This could be a major loss for the club, as he started in all but four contests this season. Luckily for the team, they Felipe has just returned from injury and will most likely start if Boly is not an option.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Boly was taken off at halftime in Saturday's match against Everton, picking up what appeared to be a muscular injury.

Impact Boly only played for 45 minutes on Saturday before being brought off, struggling to keep pace with play due to what seemed to be a muscle injury. The club will hope his injury is only minor, as he has been a regular starter this season. On the bright side for Nottingham, Felipe was brought on for Boly, playing his first match since September after a knee injury. Felipe may continue in the starting role if Boly misses more time, if not Felipe, expect Scott Mckenna to get the starting role.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No injury worries Boly is fully fit and available for Sunday's trip to Liverpool, according to manager Steve Cooper."Willy is fine, He had the international games and him and Sangare didn't get back...

Impact Boly was simply dealing with some fatigue when he came off the pitch against Luton Town, and is now available once more. The defender has been a key piece of the starting XI and will now be tasked with containing Mohamed Salah and co. during Sunday's match.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight clearances versus Palace Boly had two off-target shots, made three tackles (two won), eight clearances and two interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw again...

Impact Boly was rock-solid at the heart of the defense for his side, making life impossible for opposing forwards and being key for his side to keep their second clean sheet of the campaign. With 5.7 clearances per game, the center-back has the seventh best average among all EPL players in that category.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Man City Boly (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Boly was originally deemed questionable after missing the Burnley match through illness, but it seems he was deemed fit enough to feature here. He had started in every previous match before being ruled out against the Clarets, racking up one goal, 21 clearances and 11 tackles so far.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In question for City match Boly's (illness) status is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against Manchester City, NottinghamshireLive reported.

Impact Boly's availability for Saturday is still up in the air after missing Monday's match against Burnely with an illness. Manager Steve Cooper stated, "He missed out with illness, unfortunately...He did train the first day back after the international break, and then he got a sickness illness which wiped him out for a few days." Cooper did give hope that the defender would be back, announcing, " He was here, and he's feeling better. He will train when we next train." The defender has been playing great for them this season, and they will hope he is an option for their match against City.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from squad Boly was not named to the match-day squad versus Burnley on Monday.

Impact Boly had started four straight matches for the club to open the season, registering a team-high 21 clearances to go with one goal on five shots (four on target) and 11 tackles. In Boly's stead, Gonzalo Montiel will make his first start of the season. For now, Boly should be considered a doubt for the club's next outing versus Manchester City.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores rare goal Boly scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Manchester United.

Impact Boly brought Nottingham's lead to two when his header found the back of net in the fourth minute, before eventually falling 3-2 to United in Saturday's match. The 32-year-old's goal was a rare and unexpected one as he found the back of the net for the first time in four years. Boly has been given the start in the clubs opening three matches and should be considered a normal starter for Forest this season after dealing with injuries all of last season's campaign.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willy Boly heads Nottingham Forest 2-0 in front of Manchester United | Premier League

AUGUST 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Starts in season finale Boly had one shot on goal and made six clearances during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.

Impact Boly made the starting XI for the first since in more than three months and was very productive at the heart of the defense, leading all players in clearances and keeping the opposing striker at bay during the entire contest. This has been a very unfortunate season for the center-back, who had his hamstring injured when he was finally consolidated as a first choice at Forest's back line. Over 11 league appearances (nine starts), Boly had one assist, 13 tackles, 45 clearances and 12 interceptions.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight mintues off bench Boly (hamstring) was back in the squad against Southampton on Monday and made a brief eight-minute cameo off the bench.

Impact Considering Boly had been sidelined for 12 straight contests due to his hamstring problem, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him eased back into action. Barring any setbacks, the defender could be in the mix to reclaim a spot in the starting XI during one of the club's final three matches of the season.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss three months Boly is expected to miss three months with a hamstring injury, according to manager Steve Cooper.

Impact Boly will likely miss the remainder of the season after suffering a bad hamstring injury against Fulham in the first seven minutes of the match last Saturday. Newly acquired Felipe from Atletico Madrid is set to be his replacement for the rest of the campaign. It's a blow for Boly, who was finally getting some time after signing from Wolverhampton at the beginning of the season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fulham beats Forest 2-0 to end visitor's unbeaten run

Fulham has ended Nottingham Forest’s five-game unbeaten run in the English Premier League with a deserved 2-0 win at Craven Cottage

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Forced off early Boly was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match with Fulham due to injury.

Impact Boly was forced off after just seven minutes, being replaced by Joe Worrall. The defender's extent of injury should be revealed following the match.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise inclusion in XI Boly is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bournemouth.

Impact Boly is a surprise return after being ruled out earlier in the week by manager Steve Cooper. Boly takes up a role in the Forest back line having helped his side to two clean sheets in his five appearances.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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