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

Impact Colback was a bit-part player in Forest's season, as he missed two big chunks with a back injury in the fall and then a concussion in the spring. The 33-year-old made 11 appearances (four starts) in total in midfield during what was his first Premier League campaign since 2015/16 while he was with Newcastle United.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with concussion Colback is dealing with a concussion suffered in training, manager Steve Cooper revealed to the media. "He's had illnesses that have set him back, he's had a bang to his head - whi...

Impact Colback has been out the last three matches and this is the first mention of a concussion, so it's a bit surprising. It's been a bit of a whirlwind this season, as he was out with an illness the majority of the first half, then started three-straight matches at the end of February, then sat on the bench for three and then had this concussion. Even when ready, it doesn't seem like he'll return to that starting role.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two tackles against Everton Colback recorded two tackles (one won) and one clearance in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Everton.

Impact Colback is making his way back into the starting XI after securing three starts in a row, totaling six tackles (four won) and three clearances in that span. After spending most of last season playing in the wings in the Championship League, Colback will return to his natural center midfield position and will look to keep up form after dealing with a back injury earlier in the season. He last played in the Premier League in 2015 with Newcastle, generating one goal, one assists and 81 tackles (63 won in 28 starts.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in friendly Colback started and logged 61 minutes during Sunday's friendly against Olympiacos.

Impact Colback had missed a couple of months with a back injury before returning just ahead of the World Cup break. He's started once in four appearances and will need to make some big steps if he's to feature regularly in a team that keeps buying new players.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Wolves Colback is not in the match day squad to face Wolverhampton on Saturday.

Impact Colback is ruled out after picking up a back injury in the buildup to the match. The midfielder has made just one start and three appearances on the season.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back problem Colback has picked up a back injury that will make him a doubt for Saturday's clash against Wolverhampton, Forest manager Steve Cooper told Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post on...

Impact Colback hasn't played in over a month as he deals with this back issue, and it seems unlikely he will be fit in time for the Wolves game on Saturday. He started the Premier League opener back in early August but has struggled through injuries and ailments ever since.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Colback is not in the match day squad to face Everton on Saturday.

Impact Colback will miss Saturday's trip to Merseyside after battling an illness. The midfielder will hope to return for next week's match against Spurs, but may not have a role to come back to after multiple new signings have pushed him down the depth chart.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still battling illness Colback continues to battle an illness ahead of Saturday's trip to Everton, according to manager Steve Cooper.

Impact It's been a weird couple weeks for Colback, who went from going a full 90 in the opener, to suffering an illness and then possibly losing his job for the season. Forest have added so many midfielders that Colback now has to fight for a job, as Cheikhou Kouyate, Remo Freuler and Orel Mangana could all eventually be above him in the depth chart.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Hammers Colback will miss Sunday's match against West Ham due to an illness, according to manager Steve Cooper.

Impact Colback won four tackles during the opener against Newcastle but makes way for reasons out of his control. In his place, Orel Mangala will get his chance to play after recently moving from Stuttgart.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Colback: From outcast to key player under Cooper Jack Colback is a symbol of the improvement under Steve Cooper at Nottingham Forest - he is back to his best under the new head coach

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM