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[Dave Winborn 🦅 @Dave_Winbod]

"Forest have a history of giving young players a pathway into the first team"

Glasner does not

[Talk Forest TV @TalkForestTv]

2 Nottingham Forest youngsters who could break into the first-team squad next season

With Oliver Glasner now preparing for his first season at Nottingham Forest, pre-season could provide a huge opportunity for some of the club’s academy talents to make their mark.

Forest have a history of giving young players a pathway into the first team, and two names who could benefit from the current squad situation are Zyan Blake and Lamin Sillah.

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1. Zyan Blake – Attacker

Zyan Blake is quickly becoming one of the most exciting attacking prospects coming through the Forest academy.

Despite being only 18 years old, Blake has already been pushed up to the Under-21 setup and has impressed against older opposition.

The versatile attacker can play on either wing or operate as a number 10, giving him the flexibility that modern managers look for. Last season he made 27 appearances for the reserves, contributing eight goal involvements.

His performances were recognised when he was included in the first-team matchday squads for Europa League fixtures against FC Porto and Aston Villa.

With Glasner likely looking for players who can offer energy, versatility and attacking movement, Blake could be one to watch during pre-season.

Could he force his way into the squad?
A strong summer could see him become a genuine option for cup competitions and provide attacking depth.

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2. Lamin Sillah – Striker

Lamin Sillah could have one of the biggest opportunities of any academy player this summer.

Forest’s striker situation could open the door for the young forward, especially with Chris Wood expected to have an extended break after international commitments.

Sillah joined Forest from Olympiacos FC after scoring 11 goals in 21 appearances for their Under-19 side.

A natural goalscorer, he could benefit massively from working with the first-team squad during pre-season and showing Glasner that he can compete at senior level.

With Forest potentially needing another option up front, Sillah has the perfect chance to announce himself.

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TFTV Verdict

Academy players rarely get a better opportunity than during a managerial change and pre-season rebuild.

Glasner will be assessing every player, and if Blake can provide creativity while Sillah can show a striker’s instinct, both could give Forest fans something exciting to watch next season.

Keep an eye on these two names — they could be the next academy graduates to make the City Ground step. 🌳 #nffc

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Zaha back at our training ground 👀🐐

[Dave Winborn 🦅 @Dave_Winbod]

Of all the places he could of gone. He ended up here

[Nottingham Forest @NFFC]

Nottingham Forest is delighted to announce the appointment of Oliver Glasner as the Club’s new Head Coach.

One of Europe's most respected and progressive coaches, Glasner joins Forest with an outstanding reputation for developing players, building ambitious attacking teams and delivering success at the highest level of the game. His leadership, tactical expertise and winning mentality make him the ideal person to lead the Club into its next chapter.

Glasner arrives at Forest having become only the third head coach to win both the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League. His European success, together with domestic silverware in England, underlines his track record of building winning teams.

He guided VfL Wolfsburg to UEFA Champions League qualification before leading Eintracht Frankfurt to victory in the 2021/22 UEFA Europa League, securing the club's first major European trophy in more than four decades. During his time in Germany, his teams earned widespread admiration for their intensity, tactical organisation and attacking style of play.

Most recently, Glasner made an immediate impact in English football, winning the 2024/25 FA Cup in his first full season in the Premier League, followed by the FA Community Shield, before going on to win the UEFA Conference League the following season.

Speaking of his appointment, Oliver Glasner said:

“I’m delighted to join Nottingham Forest as head coach. From my very first conversations with the owner and the leadership team, it was evident to me that they have a clear vision for this football club and complete trust and belief in me and my staff to build a strong future together over the long term. That trust and shared commitment, together with the potential that I see within the squad, were key factors for me and I am excited about what we can achieve together.

“Nottingham Forest is a club with incredible prestige and history, a two-time European Champion with one of the most passionate fan bases in football. Our aim is to build a team that can help take the club to the next level in the years ahead and that our supporters can be proud of.

“My immediate focus is on meeting the players and staff and getting to work as we begin pre-season. I’m excited for the future and will work tirelessly to represent this great club with pride and to bring success on the pitch. I can’t wait to get started.”

Owner Evangelos Marinakis said:

"In our discussions with Oliver, it was clear that we share the same vision, the same ambition and the same relentless desire to succeed. He has consistently demonstrated throughout his career that he can build outstanding teams and deliver success against the strongest competition.

"It has always been our goal to establish Nottingham Forest once again among the leading clubs in England and Europe. Our ambition is not simply to compete – our ambition is to win, to challenge for major honours and to create a football club that our supporters can be proud of for many years to come.

"Oliver is a winner. He has earned success through his leadership, his personality and the style of football his teams play. We believe he is the right person to lead us into this next chapter, and I am delighted to welcome Oliver to the Club.”

[Dave Winborn 🦅 @Dave_Winbod]

Not the same anymore

[Andrew @awmcs]

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[Mark @Mark_CPFC]

Forest fans thinking he’s joining them because they are a big club when really it’s because he’s now the 4th highest paid manager in the world 😂

[Dave Winborn 🦅 @Dave_Winbod]

Talk of Glasner to Forest reminds me of when Dowie went to Charlton

[Bobby Manzi @BobbyManzi]

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[Dave Winborn 🦅 @Dave_Winbod]

Croydon is massive 💪

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Not sure there's ever been a World Cup game before when both right backs are from Croydon?

[Football Talk @FootballTalkHQ]

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[OptaJoe @OptaJoe]

1 - Ismaïla Sarr is the first 🇸🇳 Senegal player to both score and assist in a FIFA World Cup match, and is now also the outright leading scorer Senegal at the World Cup with four goals.

Central.

[Dave Winborn 🦅 @Dave_Winbod]

One of the small six? Not any more

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The 2026/27 Small Six in the Premier League & each league in the EFL 🔥

[MyFootballCoach @MyFootballCoach]

Great session with Romain Esse 👀 The talent is frightening. Championship winner at 21 and still hungry to get better — that’s the mindset. ⚽️

[OptaJoe @OptaJoe]

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Soaring.

[Dave Winborn 🦅 @Dave_Winbod]

We knew how good he was, didn't we

[EuroFoot @eurofootcom]

🇫🇷🤩 Michael Olise (24) vs Iraq... 🪄

• 3/4 dribbles completed
• 3 chances created
• 2 assists
• 2/3 accurate long balls
• 1 big chance created

No player has more assists than him at the 2026 World Cup. 👀

[Dave Winborn 🦅 @Dave_Winbod]

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