NOTTINGHAM FOREST have submitted a surprising Europa League squad with some notable admissions.
The Tricky Trees make their return to the European stage this season since the 1995/96 season.
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Forest qualified through their 7th-placed finish in the Premier League and Crystal Palace’s demotion to the Conference League.
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo has now named his squad for the league phase.
However, there is no space for deadline day loan signing from Arsenal Oleksandr Zinchenko.
The Ukrainian has not made the squad despite his vast experience in European football with Manchester City and the Gunners.
The club’s record signing Omari Hutchinson has also been snubbed from the squad.
The former Ipswich Town star made the switch to the City Ground this summer in a £37.5million transfer.
Hutchinson, 21, has barely featured since his move as he has only played nine minutes across games against Palace and West Ham.
Their omissions come despite the inclusion of injured Nicolas Dominguez.
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The Argentine has been sidelined since picking up a knee injury against Chelsea back in May.
Fans have been left stunned by the decisions as they reacted on social media.
One posted: “I back Nuno til the end but these decisions recently look like a case of self sabotage.”
A second wrote: “Nuno doing everything he can to get fired then because Hutchinson wasn’t a player he wanted.”
A third commented: “No worries lads let’s take 50 year old Boly.”
A fourth said: “Yates and Boly over Zinchenko and Hutchinson.”
Nottingham Forest’s Europa League squad
Here are all the players included in the Nottingham Forest squad for the Europa League…
GOALKEEPERS
DEFENDERS
- Ola Aina
- Willy Boly
- Nikola Milenkovic
- Morato
- Murillo
- Nicolo Savona
- Neco Williams
MIDFIELDERS
- Elliot Anderson
- Nicolas Dominguez
- Morgan Gibbs-White
- Douglas Luiz
- James McAtee
- Ibrahim Sangare
- Ryan Yates
FORWARDS
- Dilane Bakwa
- Callum Hudson-Odoi
- Igor Jesus
- Arnaud Kalimuendo
- Dan Ndoye
- Chris Wood
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Another added: “Not including our record signing is absolutely mental. What a waste.”
The squad does include summer signings such as Dilane Bakwa, Igor Jesus, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Douglas Luiz, Dan Ndoye, James McAtee and Nicolo Savona.
First-team regulars such as Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo, Chris Wood and Callum Hudson-Odoi have also been included.
Forest start their Europa League campaign against Real Betis in Spain on September 24.
They then have clashes against FC Midtjylland, Porto, SK Strum Graz, Malmo, FC Utrecht, Braga and Ferencvarosi TC.
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The East Midlands side have had a mixed start to the season with one win, one draw and one loss.
Last time out the team capitulated against West Ham at the City Ground as they conceeded three goals in the final ten minutes to lost 3-0.
Nottm Forest’s Europa League fixtures
Here is all of the fixtures Nottingham Forest will be playing in for the Europa League league phase…
- Real Betis vs Nottingham Forest – September 24 – K/O: 8pm
- Nottingham Forest vs FC Midtjylland – October 2 – K/O: 8pm
- Nottingham Forest vs Porto – October 23 – K/O: 8pm
- SK Strum Graz vs Nottingham Forest – November 6 – K/O: 5.45pm
- Nottingham Forest vs Malmo – November 27 – K/O: 8pm
- FC Utrecht vs Nottingham Forest – December 11 – K/O: 5.45pm
- Braga vs Nottingham Forest – January 22 – K/O: 8pm
- Nottingham Forest vs Ferencvarosi TC – January 29 – K/O: 8pm
