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Forest Adds Lucca & Hutchinson to Europa League Squad
6 Feb
Summary
- Lucca and Hutchinson are added to the Europa League squad.
- Ortega is not included, suggesting Sels' injury is not long-term.
- Forest faces Fenerbahce in the Europa League play-off round.
Nottingham Forest has updated its Europa League squad, notably adding new signings Lorenzo Lucca and Omari Hutchinson. Italian forward Lucca, on loan from Napoli with a significant option to buy, and record signing Hutchinson, acquired from Ipswich, now feature in the European roster.
Goalkeeper Stefen Ortega, a recent acquisition, has not been included in the squad. This decision implies that the club anticipates a timely recovery for Matz Sels from his groin injury, with Angus Gunn being the only other senior goalkeeper selected. Left-back Luca Netz, signed from Borussia Monchengladbach, is also not in the Europa League squad, indicating a future-focused recruitment strategy by manager Sean Dyche.
Forest is set to face Fenerbahce in the Europa League play-off round on February 19th, with the return leg scheduled a week later at the City Ground. The team will rely on Ola Aina, Neco Williams, Morato, and Murillo for left-back cover in Netz's absence.
