Oliver Glasner Debuts for Nottingham Forest Against Bayer Leverkusen

Nottingham Forest is set to host Bayer Leverkusen in a pre-season friendly, marking the managerial debut of Oliver Glasner at the City Ground. This match is part of Forest's preparations for the new season, following recent pre-season results including a 4-1 loss to Sporting CP and other defeats against Udinese and Barcelona.

The game against Leverkusen is anticipated to feature a strong lineup as Forest aims to increase intensity. Manager Glasner is expected to utilize this match to test potential team compositions and player pairings.

Key Facts

• Oliver Glasner will manage Nottingham Forest for the first time against Bayer Leverkusen at the City Ground.
• Nottingham Forest has had recent pre-season losses: 4-1 to Sporting CP, and halves lost 1-0 against Udinese and Barcelona.
• The match against Bayer Leverkusen is one of Forest's final two pre-season home games.
• A predicted starting lineup for Nottingham Forest includes Matz Sels in goal, a back three of Nikola Milenkovic, Morato, and Murillo.
• Wing-backs are expected to be Neco Williams (left) and Ola Aina (right).
• The midfield could feature a pivot of Ibrahim Sangare and Xaver Schlager.
• Igor Jesus is predicted to lead the attacking unit, supported by Morgan Gibbs-White and James McAtee.
• Ousmane Diomande has been signed by Nottingham Forest as a defender.