Oliver Glasner discusses Nottingham Forest injury updates and VAR frustrations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner addressed the media ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Defender Nicolo Savona remains the only sidelined player due to a knee injury, though he has begun his rehabilitation process. Glasner expressed dissatisfaction with the Premier League’s explanation regarding a handball call against Neco Williams that disallowed a goal against Tottenham last week, but he intends to focus on upcoming matches. The manager noted that the team needs to improve its goalscoring output after netting twice in three league appearances. Glasner also highlighted the positive impact of midfielder Xaver Schlager and praised 21-year-old Jair Cunha for his first Brazil national team call-up. Nottingham Forest continues preparations for the Saturday kickoff with a focus on increasing competition across the squad.
- •Nicolo Savona remains unavailable for Nottingham Forest due to a knee injury.
- •Nottingham Forest plays Aston Villa at Villa Park this Saturday at 15:00 BST.
- •Jair Cunha earned his first call-up to the Brazil national team.
- •Oliver Glasner stated his dissatisfaction with the recent VAR handball ruling against Neco Williams.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Glasner on Savona, Schlager's start and VAR
"Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at Villa Park (kick-off 15:00 BST). Nicolo Savona remains the only player sidelined with his knee inury. Glasner said he is not happy with the explanation given by the Premier League to rule out Forest's goal against Tottenham last week for a handball by Neco Williams.
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