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Option off bench Abbott (concussion) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Manchester United.

Impact Abbott cleared concussion protocol after being spotted in team training Friday, with the club confirming his availability ahead of the clash against Manchester United. The young defender had been ruled out of the Newcastle fixture while working through protocol, and coach Vitor Pereira opted to ease him back carefully with a bench role rather than throwing him straight into the starting lineup. His likely availability gives Nottingham Forest a full complement of defensive options heading into the final two fixtures of the season.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Sunday Abbott (concussion) was spotted in team training Friday and should be an option for Sunday's clash against Manchester United, the club posted.

Impact Abbott had been ruled out of the Newcastle fixture while working through concussion protocol, but his return to collective sessions is a clean bill of health heading into the final two fixtures of Nottingham Forest's season. The young defender figures to slot back into his depth role rather than pushing for an immediate starting spot, but his likely availability gives coach Vitor Pereira a full complement of options for the clash against the Red Devils.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Abbott (concussion) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Newcastle United.

Impact Abbott has been unable to earn a place in the squad for Sunday's clash against Newcastle United. The young defender is a depth option at the back with limited upside even when healthy and available, meaning his continued absence is unlikely to significantly impact the coaching staff's plans for the weekend. His situation will be monitored in the coming days as the club hopes to have him back available before the campaign draws to a close.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad Thursday Abbott (concussion) is not in the squad for Thursday's Europa League semifinal versus Aston Villa.

Impact Abbott was believed to have an option to play Thursday, according to the manager's words in the presser, where he said he was fine, but he didn't make the bench in the end. As a young player who's only a depth option at the back, Abbott won't have a lot of upside even when healthy and available. It remains to be seen if he'll make the squad to face Newcastle United on Sunday.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available Thursday Abbott (concussion) is likely to be available for Thursday's Europa League semifinal return leg against Aston Villa, according to coach Vitor Pereira, per Jak Netting of VAVEL. "I...

Impact Abbott had been forced off in stoppage time of the first half against Chelsea following a clash of heads, raising concerns over his availability for such a high-stakes European fixture. His likely clearance from concussion protocol is a relief for Nottingham Forest heading into one of the biggest nights of their season, though his role figures to remain a reserve one given Neco Williams' expected return to the right-back position.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 4 • Associated Press

Off before halftime Abbott was forced off in stoppage time of the first half in Monday's match against Chelsea due to an apparent concussion.

Impact Abbott was involved in a clash of heads at the end of the half Monday and would leave the field after the scary incident, appearing to be taken off as a concussion substitute. This is a bit worrying for the defender, as he already sees minimal time in a reserve role, likely to now miss at least one of their remaining matches due to concussion protocol. That said, the team shouldn't take too much of a hit because of his injury, as Neco Williams will likely return to right back in the coming matches.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Extends with Forest Abbott has extended his contract with Nottingham Forest, according to his club.

Impact Abbott is staying around Nottingham for the next few seasons and appears to be a player of the future for the club, extending until 2029. He has only been used by the first team once, appearing for 83 minutes in an FA Cup start. This contract should mean he will see more time in the future, although it will likely come in Cup play for another few seasons.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE