Nicolò Savona

Savona (knee) will miss out on Nottingham Forest's matchday squad for Saturday's season opener against Leeds, according to coach Oliver Glasner. "We thought he would be further than where he is now. He had a minor setback after his knee reacted more with the load than we wanted. We had to take a step back, so he's working in the gym again and working on his knee to get back on the grass. I think it will take a couple of weeks."

Analysis: Savona missed the end of last season after undergoing knee surgery in March, and this latest setback pushes his return back further than initially hoped, meaning he'll continue working in the gym before returning to grass. Ola Aina is expected to start at right wing back in his absence, with Savona expected to need a couple more weeks before he's back in full training with the group.

Mar 3, 2026

Surgery successful

Savona (knee) has had a successful surgery and will start recovery in the coming weeks, according to his club.

Analysis: Savona was deemed to be set for surgery after Monday's presser, and it has already taken place, with the defender appearing to have come through the surgery with no issues. He will now start a decent road of recovey that will take a few months, leaving a return this season a major doubt. He will hope to see the field again, but is unlikely to push too hard and have another derailment in his young career, still only 22.