Oliver Glasner's Nottingham Forest to-do list ahead of Premier League return | OneFootball

With the Premier League paused, Oliver Glasner is using the break to address Nottingham Forest’s key shortcomings before play resumes.

After the Coventry City defeat, he spoke of serious thinking to do. Nottingham Post notes that non-internationals are back at the Nigel Doughty Academy, with a Saturday friendly planned.

Scoring is the headline task. Forest have failed to net in four City Ground games this season. Reviving £45 million forward Liam Delap, who struck superbly at Aston Villa, could help.

Against Coventry they attempted 24 shots in a 1-0 defeat, only three hit the target, and Igor Jesus had a finish ruled out for a foul. It left them goalless in their first three home league matches for the first time in their history.

Home form is lagging behind away results. In 2026 they have one league home win, 4-1 against relegated Burnley in April. Next up are trips to Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town and Brentford, while Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea visit Nottingham.

Glasner has emphasised the mental side, saying he sensed the weight of recent turbulence as nerves followed a second-half mistake against Coventry. He insisted the effort was there, but anxiety crept into players and stands. He remains open on systems, with debate over a back three versus four, and believes patience and work before Selhurst Park will help.

Source: Nottingham Post

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