Glasner confirms Yates and Savona out for Forest's season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner announced that Ryan Yates and Nicolo Savona will miss the team's first match of the season against Leeds United on Sunday at the City Ground. Yates is sidelined after not participating in the final pre-season fixture, while Savona continues to recover from a knee surgery setback. Glasner stated that both players will not be in the matchday squad but mentioned he has 23 fit players available for selection. Savona's recovery has been slower than anticipated, requiring additional rehabilitation before he can return to training fully.
- •Yates misses opener due to final pre-season absence.
- •Savona recovering from knee surgery setback.
- •Glasner confirms 23 fit players available for selection.
- •Forest hosts Leeds United on Sunday.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Glasner confirms double Forest injury blow ahead of season opener
"Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has confirmed that both Ryan Yates and Nicolo Savona will miss their first match of the season.The Reds will welcome Leeds United to the City Ground on Sunday. Ho...
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