Anthony Elanga
Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga (22) is facing a fresh injury concern after being forced off at half-time during the club’s recent 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on 5 April. Head coach Nuno Espírito Santo confirmed that the Swedish international experienced discomfort during the match, prompting a cautious early withdrawal.
“Anthony was not comfortable, he felt something,” Nuno explained post-match. “Unfortunately we might have to scan another player, but hopefully it is nothing. We will know more in a couple of days.” (Source: Paul Taylor, The Athletic)
The exact nature and severity of Elanga’s issue remain unclear, but early indications suggest the club will take no risks until a full assessment is completed. The discomfort may point to a muscle-related concern, though the upcoming scan will offer more definitive insight.
Update Thursday 10 April 2025
In the pre-match press conference ahead of the Nottingham Forest vs Everton fixture on 12 April, coach Nuno Espírito Santo addressed the fitness of his forwards, who are currently struggling with physical issues.
🎙️| Espírito Santo 'Yeah, we're still assessing them... They are really struggling with some problems, some small, some [bigger]. We have to assess them; we have one more day.' 'We're hopeful on all of them... it can be all of them, it can be none. It depends on how they recover and how they feel.'
Taiwo Awoniyi and Anthony Elanga added to injury concerns as #NFFC suffer defeat at Villa Park. https://t.co/0OzKfSN2lA Nottingham Forest to monitor Taiwo Awoniyi and Anthony Elanga injuries after Aston Villa loss
— Paul Taylor (@nottmtails) April 5, 2025