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Oliver Glasner explains when Nicolo Savona could play for Forest after seven-month injury

Nottingham Forest have been handed an injury boost this week in the form of 23-year-old defender Nicolo Savona’s return to training after seven months out.…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:30 AM
Oliver Glasner explains when Nicolo Savona could play for Forest after seven-month injury
Key Things to Know
  • Oliver Glasner expects Nicolo Savona to play minutes during an upcoming international break friendly after seven months out.
  • Nicolo Savona has returned to partial team training following a serious knee injury believed to involve his ACL.
  • Glasner confirmed there was no negative reaction in Savona's knee after his initial return to team sessions.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nottingham Forest defender Nicolo Savona has returned to training after a seven-month absence caused by a knee injury. Manager Oliver Glasner confirmed the 23-year-old Italian is back participating in partial team sessions with no adverse reaction, targeting match minutes for him during an upcoming international break friendly.

Glasner noted that Savona must be eased in gradually to deload his knee, with hopes of playing 15 to 45 minutes in the friendly. The versatile 6ft 4in defender is viewed as a valuable option at right-back or in a three-man defense once fully fit.

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