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Nottingham Forest have to recall top talent in January after his loan becomes a nightmare

Nottingham Forest let a lot of players leave the club during the summer, with a number of squad members heading out on loan. Morato is…

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
Nottingham Forest have to recall top talent in January after his loan becomes a nightmare
Key Things to Know
  • Lee Clarke argues Nottingham Forest should recall Abbott in January due to a lack of playing time at Southampton.
  • Abbott joined Southampton on a season-long loan deal on transfer deadline day.
  • The defender has yet to play a single minute for Southampton and missed Sunday's matchday squad against Portsmouth.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Lee Clarke argues that Nottingham Forest should recall Zach Abbott from Southampton during the January transfer window due to a lack of playing time. Abbott joined the Championship club on loan on deadline day following Taylor Harwood-Bellis's departure to Aston Villa, but the defender has yet to play a single minute for the Saints.

The writer notes that Abbott was completely omitted from Southampton's matchday squad for their recent win against Portsmouth. With Forest loan manager Owen Coyle monitoring the situation, Clarke stresses that the club must prevent Abbott's development from stagnating if he cannot secure regular first-team opportunities at St Mary's.

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