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James Perch thinks Oliver Glasner now realises who his best Forest midfielder is

Nottingham Forest were brilliant in the game against Manchester City, and the Reds had a number of top performers on the night. Oliver Glasner was…

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Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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James Perch believes Oliver Glasner now realizes Ryan Yates's crucial value in Nottingham Forest's midfield.
Club captain Yates made his first appearance of the season during Forest's 3-1 win over Manchester City.
Perch argued on the Forest Focus podcast that no Forest midfielder is better at winning and distributing the ball.

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Former Nottingham Forest player James Perch has praised Ryan Yates following the midfielder's performance in a 3-1 victory over Manchester City. Speaking on the Forest Focus podcast, Perch stated that manager Oliver Glasner should now realize the captain's importance to the team after his first appearance of the campaign.

Perch questioned whether Xaver Schlager offers more than Yates, highlighting Yates's ability to win possession and deliver under pressure. Nottingham Forest's next fixture is an away match against Bournemouth following the international break.

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