Jair, Schlager, Jesus - Nottingham Forest's strongest XI after mixed start to season | OneFootball

Oliver Glasner has pursued consistency at Nottingham Forest, and though results are uneven, a strongest XI is taking shape.

According to Nottingham Post, injuries have forced tweaks but a settled selection is helping players adapt to his demands.

Matz Sels is clear first choice after repeated saves. Stronger competition may be needed, with John Victor unconvincing last term and Steven Benda third-choice.

In defence, Ousmane Diomande arrived to complement Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo. Milenkovic has dipped, so Diomande might anchor centrally after impressing in the 2-1 win at Villa. Jair Cunha has shone and prefers the right.

Ola Aina and Neco Williams have adapted to wing-back roles. Luca Netz is lively but behind Williams. Daniel Munoz, reunited with Glasner, looks locked in on the right after a superb second half at Villa Park, despite a quieter display against Coventry City.

James McAtee is close to undroppable in a deeper role. Ibrahim Sangare will still be important, but Xaver Schlager currently offers the best balance alongside McAtee, with Nicolas Dominguez and Ryan Yates short of minutes.

Glasner prefers Dan Ndoye next to Morgan Gibbs-White in the two No.10 roles, though his output is inconsistent. Igor Jesus has changed games from the bench, so he edges it here, with Liam Delap now leading the line. Forest’s strongest XI: Sels; Jair, Diomande, Murillo; Munoz, Schlager, McAtee, Williams; Jesus, Gibbs-White; Delap.

Source: Nottingham Post

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