FELIPE NEWS

Thrives in rare start Felipe had one off-target shot, made three tackles (all won), four clearances and three interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.

Impact Felipe made a rare start at the heart of the defense and prevailed against opposing forwards most of the times and having by far his best stat line of the year. After struggling with injuries at the start of the season, the veteran will now try to prove he can still play at such a high level to cement himself for as a starter for the rest of the season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 120 minutes Felipe registered 120 minutes of play in Wednesday's fourth-round FA Cup match against Bristol City.

Impact Felipe healed from his injury about a week ago but was yet to take the field, finally getting his chance on Wednesday in the FA Cup, where he played all of regular time and extra time, getting 120 minutes of play. The player will now hope to earn more minutes in League play, as he has only appeared three times due to multiple injuries. The defender will now most likely gain a starting role until Willy Boly returns from international duty, where he will probably fall to the bench, serving more as a rotational player after that point.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Felipe (hamstring) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Felipe is making a return to the team after missing the last five matches with a hamstring injury. He will look to keep fit for the rest of the season after having already missed the first three months of the campaign. This resulted in just three games played, starting once at center back during his second year with Nottingham.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Back on training pitch Felipe (hamstring) has been cleared to participate in team training ahead of Tuesday's contest against Arsenal, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "It was a decision made by...

Impact Felipe seems to be getting closer to a return within the next couple of matches, being integrated back into team training on Monday. The defender has missed the club's past five games, just adding to the further 13 contests he was absent for due to injury to start the season. He has only played in three matches all of this season, so he will hope for the soonest possible return, which may come this week. He most likely won't return on Tuesday against Arsenal but could maybe join the team sheet for Sunday's contest against Bournemouth. When he does return, only expect him to get a bench role to start with, as they will take his return to play slowly after already missing so many games this season due to injury issues.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back on training pitch Felipe (hamstring) has been cleared to participate in team training ahead of Tuesday's contest against Arsenal, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "It was a decision made by...

Impact Felipe seems to be getting closer to a return within the next couple of matches, being integrated back into team training on Monday. The defender has missed the club's past five games, just adding to the further 13 contests he was absent for due to injury to start the season. He has only played in three matches all of this season, so he will hope for the soonest possible return, which may come this week. He most likely won't return on Tuesday against Arsenal but could maybe join the team sheet for Sunday's contest against Bournemouth. When he does return, only expect him to get a bench role to start with, as they will take his return to play slowly after already missing so many games this season due to injury issues.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Felipe (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Brentford on Saturday.

Impact Felipe remains out as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury that has kept him out since December. Andrew Omobamidele makes his first Premier League start in Felipe's absence.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Brentford Felipe (hamstring) is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Brentford.

Impact Felipe has been struggling with a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined for a couple weeks. The defender has no specific timeline on his return with his injury seemingly being uncertain. Felipe would likely see some chances in the starting XI if deemed fit, though Andrew Omobamidele could be in line for some senior team chances after starting against Blackpool.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

In question for Balckpool match Felipe (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's FA Cup match against Blackpool, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Anthony and Divock are out, Felipe I don't know."

Impact Felipe looks to be facing a late fitness test heading into Tuesday's FA Cup contest, as manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed he was unsure if the player would be available for the match. Forest would love to have the defender return to limit the number of players they have on the injury report, as the club already has four defenders out due to injury or away for the AFCON. Felipe will also hope to put his injury concerns behind him, as he has only appeared in three matches this season due to two extended absences due to injuries. If the defender is healthy for the game, he could make the starting XI, with the club limited in options, but if he is not healthy, expect Murillo to start in the defense alongside either Scott McKenna or Joe Worrall.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Manchester United Felipe (undisclosed) is out to face Manchester United on Saturday, BBC Nottingham reports.

Impact Felipe is set to miss a fourth straight game, though there's no clarity on the issue that's affecting the central defender. The return of Willy Boly will bolster the team's depth at the back, however, and Felipe's next chance to return will come against Brentford on Jan. 20.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances in debut Felipe registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Everton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Impact Felipe subbed on during halftime for the injured Willy Boly and did well with two tackles (one won) and three clearances, but it wasn't enough to avoid the loss. The centerback made his season debut after recovering from a knee injury. He also received his first yellow card, though, and will now look for more playing time.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to play Saturday Felipe (knee) featured in Saturday's match against Everton, appearing for the first time since going down with an injury in September.

Impact Felipe, surprisingly, made an appearance in Saturday's contest against Everton, coming on for Willy Boly after he left with an injury. The sight of Felipe checking in to come onto the pitch surprised many, as he was not supposed to return till the end of the month but appears to be ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation. The Brazilian will most likely begin to get nods in the starting XI immediately, as he started almost every match last season after transferring from Atletico Madrid and also has an opening lined up for him with Boly going down injured.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for season debut Felipe is not in the match day squad to face West Ham on Sunday.

Impact Felipe was reportedly back in training ahead of the match, but ultimately misses out on Sunday's squad. The defender has yet to debut this season as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reportedly back in training Felipe (knee) returned to training Friday, according to manager Steve Cooper. "We haven't got any fresh injuries. We've got a couple of lads who have returned back to training,"

Impact Felipe was among four players who returned to training Friday, and all four are nearing a return. That said it's entirely possible that Felipe is given the international break to continue his recovery. The defender is still awaiting his 2023/24 debut.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Liverpool Felipe is not in the match day squad to face Liverpool on Sunday.

Impact Felipe returned to partial training in the buildup to the match, but ultimately misses out on Sunday's squad as he continues to recover from a knee injury. The defender has yet to debut this season.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In partial training Felipe (knee) took part in partial training and is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Liverpool, according to manager Steve Cooper. "They are back in part-training, not full training,"

Impact Felipe was available for part of team training but couldn't make the entire session. There's a minor chance he gets back on the pitch for Sunday's match but it would be much more likely that he doesn't return until he's able to complete a full training session.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No timeline for return Felipe (knee) remains out with a serious knee injury, manager Steve Cooper announced. "Felipe has an ongoing situation with his knee so it's something we're trying to monitor caref...

Impact Felipe is best considered out indefinitely due to the serious nature of his knee injury. With no definite timeline for his return Felipe will at the very least be out until after the October international break and potentially longer than that.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Felipe (knee) won't be an option versus Burnley on Monday.

Impact Felipe was expected to be back in the squad soon but continues to be unavailable due to his long-term knee problem. Once given the all-clear, the central defender should push for a spot in the starting XI after featuring in 15 starts matches to close out the previous campaign.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In contention Saturday Felipe (knee) could get back on the pitch against Chelsea on Saturday after manager Steve Cooper told reporters, "Felipe is back training and was on the bench on Wednesday night. I...

Impact Felipe was on the bench for the team's Carabao Cup matchup with Burnley but failed to get onto the pitch. With Joe Worral back from suspension, a spot in the starting XI will come at a premium, which means Felipe could find himself stuck in a reserve role for the time being.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Was featured in cup match Felipe (knee) was an unused substitute during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Burley during the Carabao Cup.

Impact Felipe could make his season debut Saturday as he inches closer to returning to the pitch as he was an unused substitute during the cup match Wednesday. He will be entering his second season with the club, totaling 15 starts in 16 appearances last campaign.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training on grass Felipe (knee) was trainined on grass Thursday, manager Steve Cooper told reporters."Felipe is back out on the grass training, but he hasn't trained or played for months so he isn't...

Impact Felipe remains a long way from a return to first team action but is continuing his recovery on grass. Felipe will likely be looking to return after the international break, where he could take a role in the first team once more.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not close to returning Felipe (knee) is "not close" from returning, according to manager Steve Cooper per the Nottingham Post.

Impact Felipe looked to have injured his knee during preseason and will now miss the next few weeks as he is not close to returning anytime soon. He had made 15 starts in 16 appearances last season with the team, but could drop in the depth chart with Joe Worrall and Scott McKenna as the favorites to start at center back.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Gunners Felipe (undisclosed) will not be an option for Saturday's clash with Arsenal. Manager Steve Cooper told reporters, "Felipe, for sure. Moussa is just about returning to training, an...

Impact Considering Felipe wasn't mentioned as a potential training returnee, the central defender could be out for more than just the matchup with Arsenal. With Forest, Felipe started all but one of his 16 outings last season and should retake a spot in on the pitch once given the green light to play. In his stead, with Moussa Niakhate (elbow) also shelved, Joe Worrall and Scott McKenna are both expected to feature in the starting XI.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 15 starts with club Filipe appeared in 16 contests (15 starts) for Forest this season in which he recorded one assist, 13 shots (one on target) and 89 clearances.

Impact Filipe -- who joined the club from Atletico Madrid during the January transfer window -- was a mainstay on the backline for Forest. While the central defender won't offer much in the way of offensive upside, he should rack up plenty of defensive stats and should be a mainstay in the starting XI next season.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Crystal Palace Felipe (undisclosed) is not in Forest's match day squad for Sunday's season finale against Palace.

Impact Felipe ends his first half-season in England with one assist and no clean sheets in 16 Premier League appearances (15 starts) in central defense since joining Nottingham Forest from Atletico Madrid in January. The 34-year-old is missing the finale due to injury, but he'll be ready for the 2023/24 campaign next fall.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss season finale Felipe will be a doubt for Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace, according to Forest manager Steve Cooper on Friday.

Impact Felipe has started each of Forest's last 15 Premier League games in central defense, but he seems unlikely to suit up for the finale on Sunday. Joe Worrall and Moussa Niakhate could be the starting center-backs in a back-four if Felipe is indeed unable to play against Palace.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE