SCOTT MCKENNA NEWS

Makes six clarances in win McKenna made one tackle and six clearances while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact McKenna was once again dominant at the heart of the defense, prevailing over opposing forwards and being key for his team to keep a clean sheet for the second consecutive game. With 57 clearances over his last nine starts, the center-back is one of the biggest reasons behind Las Palmas' recent defensive performance.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Own goal in victory McKenna generated an own goal, two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-1 win versus Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact McKenna tarnished an otherwise clean sheet, as he deflected the ball into his own net in second half extra time. Aside from the error, McKenna had a solid outing, accounting for his first chance created of the season and registering seven clearances.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hands full defensively McKenna generated two tackles (two won), nine clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact McKenna's position in central defense Friday meant that he was the crux point for repelling the insistent Atletico Madrid attack. The veteran defender led the Las Palmas backline with nine clearances. Since returning from a four-match absence due to a hamstring injury, McKenna has started in each of Las Palmas's most recent three fixtures and played the full 90 minutes in each of those fixtures. Over that span, the towering centerback has made three tackles (two won), two interceptions, 21 clearances and three blocks.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday McKenna (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Valencia.

Impact McKenna is back with the team after four matches out due to hamstring issues. He immediately returns to the starting XI and should remain in this role, only missing one start when available this campaign.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad for Monday's match McKenna (hamstring) is in the squad for Monday's match against Valencia.

Impact McKenna was on a good run of form and had recorded four starts in a row before getting injured. It's unclear if he'll return to the lineup right away, but his return to the squad should add some much-needed depth to Las Palmas' defensive line.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury McKenna was held out of Saturday's match against Osasuna due to a muscle injury in his left hamstring, according to his club.

Impact McKenna was a surprise absence this weekend, with the reason for him being left out having finally been released, as the defender picked up hamstring issues at training Friday. This could be a major loss for the club, as he had started in their previous four matches. He likely won't be an option to face Betis on Thursday but could return against Villarreal on Monday, with Juan Herzog taking his spot if he misses any more time.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances against RM McKenna registered two tackles (one won) and seven clearances in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact McKenna was kept busy Thursday, making seven clearances to keep the draw against Real Madrid. He's started two of the three games played to start the campaign, logging in 10 clearances with four blocks.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Las Palmas McKenna has agreed to join Las Palmas out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact McKenna has found his new club after entering free agency following his exit from Nottingham Forest, as he will now head to Spain to join Las Palmas. He spent the first part of the last campaign with Nottingham before being loaned to Copenhagen for the second half of the season, starting in 17 of his 20 appearances between the two clubs. That said, Mckenna is likely to see time with his new club, although it isn't guaranteed to come in the form of starts, and he is more likely to serve in a rotational role.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad in FA Cup tie McKenna (coach's decision) was on the bench for Sunday's FA Cup match against Blackpool.

Impact McKenna has made five league appearances for Nottingham this season, but he hasn't seen minutes at the Premier League level since Sept. 18. He could end up leaving the club during the January transfer window due to his lack of first-team minutes in recent months.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Facing possible transfer McKenna has been banished from first-team training, as he is expected to transfer out during the winter transfer window, as reported by the Daily Mail on Thursday.

Impact McKenna looks to be ending his tenure at Nottingham this winter transfer window, as he has been told to leave first-team training and train on a different pitch by manager Steve Cooper. There hasn't been an exact explanation as to why the player was banished instead of being sent out formally, but it has been indicated it is not due to behavioral purposes. Don't expect the defender to appear anymore for Nottingham, as his time at the club seems to be coming to an end.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes five clearances McKenna had five clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win against Chelsea.

Impact McKenna returned to the starting XI and played all 90 minutes following a minor hamstring injury suffered against Manchester United. He is averaging about five clearances per match while starting the first four games of league play.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Blues McKenna (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Chelsea.

Impact McKenna left the game against Manchester United this past weekend after picking up a hamstring injury, but it seems the injury wasn't severe, and he'll slot at center-back in Nottingham's usual 3-4-2-1 system.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hamstring injury McKenna suffered a hamstring injury against Manchester United on Saturday and is a doubt to face Chelsea on Saturday after manager Steve Cooper told reporters, "Scott has picked up...

Impact McKenna has started all three matches for the club but was left out of the squad for Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Burnley. If the central defender can't give it a go Saturday, potential returnee Filipe (knee) could be an option to replace McKenna in the starting XI.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes full 90 in season opener McKenna played the entire match in Saturday's loss to Arsenal, racking up four clearances, two tackles and two interceptions.

Impact McKenna slotted at center-back in a 3-4-3 scheme but couldn't do much to prevent the loss against one of the Premier League title contenders. His next chance to feature will come Friday against Sheffield United, and McKenna could find himself in the starting lineup once again based on how he looked against the Gunners.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Valencia McKenna (collarbone) was named to the starting XI for Tuesday's friendly against Valencia.

Impact McKenna returns to action for the first time since April 22 against Liverpool when he was forced off in the 30th minute. With the defender's collarbone issue seemingly behind him, he should be in contention for regular appearances in the starting XI where be figures to offer plenty of defensive stats.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with squad McKenna (collarbone) was pictured in training Monday.

Impact McKenna was injured for 13 of the club's last 16 contests, making two appearances over that stretch in which he generated four clearances, one interception and one chance created. Last season, McKenna started each of the first 14 matches and should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI when the season kicks off Aug. 12 versus Arsenal.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive first half of season McKenna kept five clean sheets and picked up four yellow cards in 20 appearances (19 starts) this past season.

Impact McKenna had a good start to his first Premier League campaign this past season as he started the first 14 matches and kept four clean sheets. However, two separate injuries kept him out of 14 of the final 16 matches of the season. If he can avoid injuries next season, he may find himself a mainstay in the starting XI yet again.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out rest of season McKenna will miss the rest of the season after fracturing his collarbone in Saturday's match against Liverpool, according to manager Steve Cooper. "He's a great professional who al...

Impact McKenna couldn't catch a break in the second half of the season, as he only just returned from a hamstring injury. He started the first 14 matches of the season and then he was benched and injuries eventually led to time on the sidelines. Now, he'll have to wait things out to see if Forest can stay in the league with Joe Worrall an option to replace him in the XI. After starting all 48 matches in the Championship, McKenna started 19 contests this season en route to five clean sheets.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Saturday McKenna was subbed off during the first half of Saturday's game against Liverpool due to an undisclosed injury, Neil Jones of Goal.com reports.

Impact There aren't many details regarding the exact injury, though McKenna received some treatment on the field before eventually departing the contest. Joe Worrall replaced him, and it remains to be seen if McKenna will recover in time to face Brighton on Wednesday.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injury McKenna returned to the matchday squad for Saturday's 2-0 loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Mckenna has been out since early February with a hamstring injury and he could return to the starting XI against Man Utd on Sunday with fellow central defenders Willy Boly and Moussa Niakhate (both hamstring) out.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training McKenna (hamstring) returned to training this week but Saturday against Aston Villa is likely too soon for a return, according to manager Steve Cooper.

Impact McKenna has been out since the Feb. 11 contest and will likely miss another match or two, as he regains his fitness. He was a regular in the squad when healthy, but when ready to return, he'll need to unseat Felipe and Moussa Niakhate, who have started the last three matches together at center-back.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out extended period McKenna will miss six-to-eight weeks with a hamstring injury suffered in the loss against Fulham, according to manager Steve Cooper.

Impact If it was not bad enough that Forest will be without Willy Boly, but fellow center-back McKenna will also miss an extended period. Joe Worrall will look to regain its starting role back in the absence of the defenders, with Felipe also expected to see extended run. McKenna has started 17 league matches this season and had recently returned to the starting XI after being benched.

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

Leaves after seven minutes McKenna was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match with Fulham due to injury.

Impact McKenna was forced off after just seven minutes following a blow from Aleksandar Mitrovic. The defender's extent of injury should be revealed following the match.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday McKenna is fit and in the match day squad to face Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Impact McKenna returns to the squad after missing out on league cup action in midweek with a knock. The defender starts from the bench after making 14 starts in the league, helping Forest keep three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE