Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenković remain doubts for Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Arsenal at the City Ground.
Both players could still be available for the fixture, depending on their responses to training and recovery assessments ahead of the match.
Milenković Returns to Training After Injury Layoff
Milenković has resumed training after spending several weeks out with a hamstring problem and bone bruising. Glasner said the defender took part in his first training session on Friday, but the club would monitor his condition before deciding whether to include him in the matchday squad.
The Forest manager said Milenković could feature against Arsenal, although his extended absence means a final decision will depend on how he responds to training.
Gibbs-White Working to Recover From Muscle Injury
Gibbs-White is also facing a fitness test after sustaining a minor muscle injury during Nottingham Forest’s match against Crystal Palace.
The midfielder was unable to train with the full squad throughout the week but completed an individual session with the club’s rehabilitation coaches on Friday. Glasner said the player could return to team training on Saturday.
His availability will depend on how he responds to his recovery work and the planned training session, after which Glasner will make a final decision.
Savona and Igor Jesus Remain Unavailable
While Forest could welcome back Gibbs-White and Milenković, Nicolò Savona and Igor Jesus will miss the Arsenal fixture.
The club confirmed the latest squad update on its official website on Friday, with Glasner ruling out both players for Sunday’s encounter.
Glasner Discusses Challenges of a Long Season
Glasner said he hoped Gibbs-White would recover in time to play, adding that the midfielder’s injury did not appear to be too serious.
The manager also acknowledged that injuries can occur during a demanding season, particularly when players return from international duty after spending extended periods away with their national teams.
He explained that players may need time to adapt to different training methods and workloads when they return to their clubs, while stressing that the situation was not about blaming anyone.
Forest will assess both Gibbs-White and Milenković before deciding whether either player can be included in the squad to face Arsenal on Sunday.
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenković remain doubts for Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Arsenal at the City Ground.
Both players could still be available for the fixture, depending on their responses to training and recovery assessments ahead of the match.
Milenković Returns to Training After Injury Layoff
Milenković has resumed training after spending several weeks out with a hamstring problem and bone bruising. Glasner said the defender took part in his first training session on Friday, but the club would monitor his condition before deciding whether to include him in the matchday squad.
The Forest manager said Milenković could feature against Arsenal, although his extended absence means a final decision will depend on how he responds to training.
Gibbs-White Working to Recover From Muscle Injury
Gibbs-White is also facing a fitness test after sustaining a minor muscle injury during Nottingham Forest’s match against Crystal Palace.
The midfielder was unable to train with the full squad throughout the week but completed an individual session with the club’s rehabilitation coaches on Friday. Glasner said the player could return to team training on Saturday.
His availability will depend on how he responds to his recovery work and the planned training session, after which Glasner will make a final decision.
Savona and Igor Jesus Remain Unavailable
While Forest could welcome back Gibbs-White and Milenković, Nicolò Savona and Igor Jesus will miss the Arsenal fixture.
The club confirmed the latest squad update on its official website on Friday, with Glasner ruling out both players for Sunday’s encounter.
Glasner Discusses Challenges of a Long Season
Glasner said he hoped Gibbs-White would recover in time to play, adding that the midfielder’s injury did not appear to be too serious.
The manager also acknowledged that injuries can occur during a demanding season, particularly when players return from international duty after spending extended periods away with their national teams.
He explained that players may need time to adapt to different training methods and workloads when they return to their clubs, while stressing that the situation was not about blaming anyone.
Forest will assess both Gibbs-White and Milenković before deciding whether either player can be included in the squad to face Arsenal on Sunday.
