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A Fresh Start at the City Ground
Nottingham Forest are heading into the new Premier League campaign with a brand new face in the dugout: Oliver Glasner. The 51-year-old Austrian manager is officially kicking off his Forest tenure this Saturday against Leeds, and he has arrived with a clear message about discipline, structure, and shifting the mindset around the training ground.
After guiding Crystal Palace to three trophies during a successful two-year spell—and previously masterminding a UEFA Europa League triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt—Glasner was lured to Nottingham by owner Evangelos Marinakis. The mission? Stop the chaos and build long-term stability.
Tackling Instability and Raising Standards
Forest endured a rollercoaster campaign last term. While they managed a remarkable run to the Europa League semi-finals during a gruelling 56-game schedule, their domestic form suffered badly. The club burned through four managers inside 12 months and suffered a 21-point drop compared to the previous season, eventually finishing 16th in the table.
Glasner is determined to ensure there is no repeat of another relegation scrap. Speaking from Forest's training base in West Bridgford, he pointed out that while talent is plentiful, the culture needs tightening up:
"Great talent is here. But sometimes, this is what we have to look at, the atmosphere is maybe a little bit too laid back. We really must find the balance between hard work on the pitch, giving the best, and all coming together to get to our top level. We want the best version of every single player."
Tactical Tweaks and Squad Shaping
Known as a detail-oriented perfectionist, Glasner has immediately switched the squad to his preferred tactical system. Defender Nikola Milenkovic highlighted that focus on the fine margins, noting that the manager's tactical adaptability demands total commitment from every player.
- Key Summer Signing: Centre-back Ousmane Diomande arrives as the marquee addition to anchor the back line, with Glasner targeting one or two more signings before the window shuts.
- Star Continuity: Playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White remains at the club despite heavy interest from Premier League rivals.
- The Goal: Establishing the club in the top half of the table through step-by-step progress rather than banking on quick fixes.
What Comes Next for Forest?
Marinakis is notorious for his demanding nature and short leash with managers, meaning Glasner must show clear tactical identity and steady results right out of the gate. Forest kick off their Premier League season this Saturday against Leeds, offering the first real look at whether Glasner's meticulous approach can turn potential into Premier League consistency.
