Nottingham Team News Page 46 - Soccer

Chris Wood - Loan stay to become permanent Wood (thigh), who is currently on loan from Newcastle United, will complete a permanent transfer to Nottingham Forest once the transfer window opens.

Impact Wood was limited to just seven matches for Forest this season due to his thigh problem. In those contests, including five starts, the forward recorded one goal on three shots (one on target), two clearances and three chances created. Wood has yet to replicate the numbers he put up while playing for Burnley, having recorded 10 or more goals in four straight seasons from 2017-2021.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serge Aurier - Adds year to Forest contract Aurier has triggered an automatic one-year extension and will remain with Nottingham Forest another season.

Impact Aurier was a massive addition for Forest, as he started almost every match in which he was available since joining the club in September. He finished with 22 starts from 24 appearances, garnering one goal, 40 crosses and five clean sheets, playing mostly as a full-back and more recently a wing-back on the right side. When both were healthy, he was the preferred choice over Neco Williams.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willy Boly - 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

Wayne Hennessey - Beaten once in season finale Hennessey made two saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.

Impact Hennessey relieved injured Keylor Navas (groin) for the season finale and had a decent performance despite seeing Will Hughes' header finding the back of the net, helped by a slight deflection off a defender, in the 66th minute. The goalkeeper had five sporadic starts throughout the campaign and accumulated 14 saves, seven clearances and six goals allowed.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Gibbs-White - Logs assist in season finale Gibbs-White made an assist, had one off-target shot, created three chances and sent in four crosses (two accurate) during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.

Impact Gibbs-White assisted Taiwo Awoniyi for his side's lone goal just past the half-hour mark and was involved in many other dangerous plays throughout the contest. Despite having some ups and downs on his first campaign with Nottingham Forest, the playmaker was mostly productive, with five goals, eight assists, 59 shots, 66 chances created and 161 crosses over 35 appearances (34 starts).

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taiwo Awoniyi - Scores again versus Palace Awoniyi scored a goal off his lone shot and created one chance during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.

Impact Awoniyi wasn't as productive as he's been as of late but still found a way to keep finding the back of the net. In the 31st minute, the forward picked up a long pass and eluded the defender twice before firing a left-footed shot into the far post to open the scoring for Forest. This was the sixth goal over the last four EPL starts for the forward, who finished his first season in England with 10 goals, one assist, 35 shots and 10 chances created over 27 league appearances (17 starts).

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crystal Palace v. Nottingham Forest | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 5/28/2023

MAY 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Palace and Forest draw 1-1 as Awoniyi caps strong end to season with another goal

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi capped his strong end to the season with a sixth goal in four games in a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace in the final round of the Premier League

MAY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Hughes nods Crystal Palace level against Nottingham Forest | Premier League

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Taiwo Awoniyi, Nottingham Forest strike first against Crystal Palace | Premier League

MAY 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Gustavo Scarpa - Out for season finale Scarpa (calf) is not in Forest's match day squad to take on Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Impact Scarpa struggled with a few injuries since joining Nottingham Forest from Palmeiras in January, and he was only able to make six Premier League appearances (two starts) along the attack. The 29-year-old will hope to be more available to make an impact next season.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Oliveira - Out against Palace Danilo (hamstring) is not in Forest's match day squad for Sunday's season finale against Crystal Palace.

Impact Danilo had a largely successful introduction into the Premier League with three goals and two assists across 13 appearances (12 starts) mostly in attacking midfield since joining Nottingham Forest from Palmeiras in January. The 22-year-old started 10 games in a row from April to mid-May and can aim to continue as a regular in the preferred XI heading into next season.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Colback - 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

Felipe - 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

Danilo Oliveira - In doubt for Sunday Danilo (hamstring) is unlikely to be available for selection in the season finale against Crystal Palace this weekend, Forest manager Steve Cooper announced Friday.

Impact Danilo has been dealing with this hamstring injury for a few weeks, and now that Forest has officially clinched survival from relegation there would be no reason to risk him against Palace if he's not fully fit. Brennan Johnson could return to the XI and replace him along the attack if necessary.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Felipe - 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

Keylor Navas - Out for season finale Navas (groin) will miss the Crystal Palace match to close out the season this weekend, Forest manager Steve Cooper confirmed Friday.

Impact Navas suffered this injury in last weekend's win over Arsenal and he's been ruled out of the Palace clash on Sunday. The 36-year-old kept one clean sheet and conceded 32 goals across 17 Premier League matches while on-loan with Nottingham Forest this spring, though he's set to return to PSG in the summer. Wayne Hennessey should start in his place this weekend.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo Oliveira - Battling hamstring issue Danilo has been subbed off early each of the last two matches because of a hamstring complaint, reports the Nottingham Post.

Impact Danilo has pushed through a minor issue the last couple games and it resulted in Forest staying in the Premier League. Given Forest celebrated following last weekend's home finale against Arsenal, there's a chance he'll sit out Sunday's trip to Crystal Palace with numerous other players looking for minutes before the season ends.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Renan Lodi - Active on left flank in win Renan Lodi generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Arsenal.

Impact The former Atletico Madrid left-back was a constant threat on the left side of the pitch for the Trick Trees, and he made his presence felt on both ends of the pitch. Lodi only has one assist this season, but he's made consistent contributions on defense and as a crossing threat all season long.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Gibbs-White - Active in midfield Saturday Gibbs-White recorded two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.

Impact Gibbs-White orchestrated the play that led to Taiwo Awoniyi's goal with an excellent through ball, and the talented playmaker was the driving force on offense for a Forest team that managed to avoid relegation. Gibbs-White has scored five goals while adding seven assists this season.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taiwo Awoniyi - Scores game-winning goal Awoniyi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Arsenal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 25th minute.

Impact Awoniyi was fortunate to score the game-winning goal Saturday, but it was a strike that also had implications in the title race, as the Gunners' loss clinched the league title for Manchester City. Awoniyi has been a key figure as Nottingham managed to avoid relegation, as he has scored five goals in his last three contests.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keylor Navas - Clean sheet, picks up injury Navas was subbed off due to injury in the 99th minute of Saturday's 1-0 win against Arsenal. He made three saves and allowed zero goals before exiting the match.

Impact It's unclear what happened with Navas in the final seconds of the contest and was subbed off in the 99th minute. It's unclear whether he'll be able to play in the season finale against Crystal Palace. This was first clean sheet of the season, but it came through when the Trick Trees needed it the most.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Dennis - Makes bench Saturday Dennis (undisclosed) was included in the match-day squad versus Arsenal on Saturday but was an unused substitute.

Impact Dennis hasn't gotten onto the pitch in Premier League action since April 22 versus Liverpool, making a three-minute appearance off the bench. At this point, with the club having secured their place in the top flight next season, there may not be a reason to rush Dennis back onto the pitch for the final versus Crystal Palace on Sunday.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Cooper: Nottingham Forest gave everything, deserve to stay up | Premier League

MAY 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nottingham Forest v. Arsenal | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 5/20/2023

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Palace and Forest draw 1-1 as Awoniyi caps strong end to season with another goal