SERGE AURIER NEWS

Headed to AFCON Aurier was called up by Ivory Coast for AFCON and will miss most of January.

Impact Aurier being called up is certainly a surprise though the call up means the calf injury he's been struggling with is less severe than originally feared. Aurier's first chance to return is a Feb. 4 trip to Bournemouth, though if Ivory Coast make a deep run that could be pushed back further.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Saturday Aurier (calf) won't play against Manchester United on Saturday, BBC Nottingham reports.

Impact Aurier has struggled with injuries throughout the season and is now set to miss a sixth straight game -- and this would be his eighth total absence of the campaign. The defender has not started since the Dec. 2 loss to Everton, however, and his next chance to feature will come against Brentford on Jan. 20.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Tuesday Aurier (calf) is unavailable for Tuesday's match versus Newcastle United.

Impact Aurier will sit his fifth straight game because of a calf injury. Ola Aina and Gonzalo Montiel are manning the defensive wings in this one.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing against Spurs Aurier (calf) is not on the bench to face Tottenham on Friday.

Impact The veteran right-back was expected to be an option for Friday's contest, but in the end, he couldn't pass a fitness test, meaning he'll have to wait another week to return to action. His next chance to play will come against Bournemouth on Dec. 23, and Neco Williams should continue playing as the right wing-back in Aurier's absence.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Possibility for Friday's match Aurier (calf) could be an option against Tottenham, according to manager Steve Cooper. "Serge is fighting to be fit for the game as well. It's inconclusive at the moment, we'll see...

Impact Aurier is looking to possibly be an option for Friday's match after missing the club's last two contests with a calf injury. This should come as a bit of a surprise, with the defender originally not supposed to return for a couple of weeks, but based off of manager Steve Cooper's quotes, it appears there may be a chance. If he does play, there is a decent chance he will end up on the bench to be cautious, but if he is out, expect Ola Aina to start once again at right-back.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missed Wednesday's clash with injury Aurier was not an option during Wednesday's 5-0 loss to Fulham with an injury and is set to miss the next couple of weeks with a calf injury, confirmed manager Steven Cooper per th...

Impact Aurier could miss the rest of the 2023 year with a calf injury. He had started six of his previous eight matches played, totaling 18 clearances and 14 crosses (three accurate) in that span. Ola Aina is in line to get more starts during his absence, who had already been the favorite to start ay right back the last few contests.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting to lose minutes Aurier has fallen to the bench for the club's last two matches, only registering 33 minutes after starting in nine of Nottingham's first ten matches of the season.

Impact Aurier seems to be heading for more of a rotational role with Nottingham after not being in the starting XI for the club's last two matches. He has been replaced by the more attacking Ola Aina, who has already notched two goal contributions in his two starts filling in for Aurier. The 30-year-old will have to start to do a little more in the attack to gain his role back, as he hasn't registered an assist since Aug. 18 and only has 18 crosses in 11 appearances.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Luton Town Aurier (groin) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Luton Town.

Impact Aurier's status for this game was unknown until late in the week, but he recovered in time to crack the starting lineup. The veteran right-back will captain the side and should be a constant two-way threat.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status unknown for Saturday Aurier (groin) is a doubt for Saturday's match against Luton Town. According to manager Steve Cooper, "Serge walked off at Crystal Palace. He picked up an injury there. The player...

Impact This was an extremely inconclusive update from Cooper, but given his injury updates in the past and that Aurier has played through issues before, there's still a chance for the right-back to feature following the international break. If not, the lineup will have some questions, as Gonzalo Montiel picked up an injury of his own over the break. If neither can go, there's a chance Neco Williams makes a surprise appearance in the XI on Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping to recover over break Aurier did not join Ivory Coast and is hoping to recover from a groin issue over the international break, reports Afrik Foot.

Impact Aurier had to get an MRI after the Crystal Palace match in which he struggled the majority of the first half. While the MRI showed some sort of injury in his groin according to the Ivory Coast coach, it doesn't sound like a major one that will keep him out. He's played through minor injuries in the past and a full two weeks of rest could be beneficial for him ahead of the Oct. 21 game against Luton Town.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make it to second half Aurier picked up a knock in the first half of Saturday's match against Crystal Palace and was subbed off at the break.

Impact Aurier battled through the issue for almost half of the first half, but he couldn't continue and was replaced by Gonzalo Montiel on Saturday. Aurier seems to always have some kind of knock, but he'll at least have the international break to recover and get somewhat closer to full health, assuming this isn't a major injury.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, captains against City Aurier (strain) is in the starting lineup Saturday against Manchester City.

Impact The veteran full-back gets the nod here despite dealing with a strain that caused him to miss the previous match against Burnley, and he will start in his regular right wing-back role. Aurier has two assists on three chances created across five starts in 2023/24.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edging closer to return Aurier (strain) is edging closer to a return, but he will remain a doubt for Saturday's trip to Manchester City, according to manager Steve Cooper. "Serge is getting closer. It is...

Impact Aurier has a chance to feature Saturday, but given the comments from Cooper, it makes sense that he won't start with Gonzalo Montiel an option once again. That said, Cooper has never been overly truthful in his pressers and Aurier has played through minor ailments in the past, though if this one is muscle related, there's little reason to push him through it.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Burnley Aurier (undisclosed) will miss out versus Burnley on Monday.

Impact Aurier will miss his first match of the season after having started each of the previous four contests. In those outings, the midfielder generated two assists, one shot (off target) and eight crosses (two accurate). Without Aurier in the squad, Callum Hudson-Odoi will make his Forest debut.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain Monday Aurier (strain) is a doubt for Monday's clash with Burnley, according to manager Steve Cooper. "Anthony came back from Sweden early with a strain and Serge walked off at Stamford B...

Impact Aurier picked up a slight muscular issue against Chelsea and didn't fully recover over the international break. The defender will hope to get back on the pitch at the first time of asking. If Aurier isn't fully fit, new signing Gonzalo Montiel could be brought into the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes out injured Aurier was injured and subbed out in the 72nd minute of Saturday's 1-0 win over Chelsea. He generated three tackles (one won) and two clearances before exiting the match.

Impact Aurier had to come off late in the match after picking up an undisclosed injury. He's been able to keep his starting midfielder role for Forest, totaling two assists in four games. The upcoming international break could give him time to recover, but if this injury becomes more serious, then Gonzalo Montiel could transition into the starting XI in a possible 5-3-2 formation.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Registers four tackles Aurier recorded four tackles (two won), one clearance and one interception in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Chelsea.

Impact Aurier has totaled 10 tackles (six won) in the last four matches since returning from an undisclosed injury last month. He ups his average tackles a game to 2.7 while also averaging 2.7 clearances a contest with 12 in the last four matches.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Chelsea Aurier (undisclosed) is in Forest's starting XI to face Chelsea on Saturday.

Impact Aurier faced a fitness test in order to be available Saturday and it seems he passed as he continues in the lineup at right wing-back against Chelsea.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late test against Chelsea Aurier (undisclosed) will be a late-fitness test for Saturday's trip to Chelsea, according to manager Steve Cooper. "Serge walked off on Monday night and we're doing everything we...

Impact Cooper has seemed to start players despite injuries this season and as long as this isn't a muscle issue for Aurier, the thought is he'll be in the starting XI Saturday. If not, decisions will have to be made because even though Forest added a ton of new bodies in the transfer window, they still have just two right-backs and Neco Williams, who is injured, is the other one.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with knock Aurier (undisclosed) was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Monday's clash with Southampton.

Impact Aurier picked up a knock and was unable to carry on during Monday's match. The defender was replaced by Joe Worrall on the right side of the defense. When fit Aurier has been a consistent starter, though he's missed five of the last seven Premier League matches due to injury.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Brighton Aurier (undisclosed) is in Forest's starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against Brighton.

Impact Aurier is making his return Wednesday after missing his side's last five games since getting injured during the March international break. He is plugging straight back into the XI alongside Felipe and Moussa Niakhate in the back-three.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined vs. Liverpool Aurier (undisclosed) will not be available to face Liverpool at the weekend, Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper announced Thursday.

Impact Aurier will miss a fifth match Saturday since suffering an injury during the March international window, with Neco Williams set to continue at right wing-back in his absence.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Man United Aurier (undisclosed) is set to miss Sunday's clash against Manchester United as Forest manager Steve Cooper said in his press conference Friday that "we don't have any players retu...

Impact Aurier hasn't played since suffering an injury while on international duty during the March window, and it seems like he will remain on the sidelines on Sunday with Neco Williams continuing at right-back.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely against Villa Aurier (undisclosed) is unlikely to be an option Saturday against Aston Villa, according to manager Steve Cooper.

Impact Cooper didn't have a specific update on Aurier, but it mentioned that nothing much has changed since Tuesday. Aurier suffered the injury over the break and is expected to miss his third-straight match Saturday, giving way to Neco Williams yet again. Unfortunately, nothing can be projected for Aurier, as it hasn't been made known what his actual injury is.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE