NOTTINGHAM FOREST have submitted a surprising Europa League squad with some notable admissions.
The Tricky Trees make their return to the European stage this season since the 1995/96 season.
Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed his squad for the Europa LeaguePA
GettyOleksandr Zinchenko has been snubbed[/caption]
ReutersOmari Hutchinson has also been left out of the squad[/caption]
Forest qualified through their 7th-placed finish in the Premier League and Crystal Palace’s demotion to the Conference League.
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo has now named his squad for the tournament.
However, there is no space for deadline day loan signing from Arsenal Oleksandr Zinchenko.
The Ukrainian has not made the squad despite his vast experience in European football with Manchester City and the Gunners.
The club’s record signing Omari Hutchinson has also been snubbed from the squad.
The former Ipswich Town star made the switch to the City Ground this summer in a £37.5million transfer.
Hutchinson, 21, has barely featured since his move as he has only played nine minutes across games against Palace and West Ham.
Their omissions come despite the inclusion of injured Nicolas Dominguez.
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The Argentine has been sidelined since picking up a knee injury against Chelsea back in May.
Fans have been left stunned by the decisions as they reacted on social media.
One posted: “I back Nuno til the end but these decisions recently look like a case of self sabotage.”
A second wrote: “Nuno doing everything he can to get fired then because Hutchinson wasn’t a player he wanted.”
A third commented: “No worries lads let’s take 50 year old Boly.”
A fourth said: “Yates and Boly over Zinchenko and Hutchinson.”
Nottingham Forest’s Europa League squad
Here are all the players included in the Nottingham Forest squad for the Europa League…
Ola Aina
Elliot Anderson
Willy Boly
Dilane Bakwa
Nicolás Domínguez
Morgan Gibbs-White
Callum Hudson-Odoi
Igor Jesus
Arnaud Kalimuendo
Douglas Luiz
James McAtee
Nikola Milenković
Morato
Murillo
Dan Ndoye
Ibrahim Sangaré
Nicolò Savona
Matz Sels
Neco Williams
Chris Wood
John Victor
Ryan Yates
Another added: “Not including our record signing is absolutely mental. What a waste.”
The squad does include summer signings such as Dilane Bakwa, Igor Jesus, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Douglas Luiz, Dan Ndoye, James McAtee and Nicolo Savona.
First-team regulars such as Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo, Chris Wood and Callum Hudson-Odoi have also been included.
Forest start their Europa League campaign against Real Betis in Spain on September 24.
They then have clashes against FC Midtjylland, Porto, SK Strum Graz, Malmo, Utrecht, Braga and Ferencvárosi TC.
The East Midlands side have had a mixed start to the season with one win, one draw and one loss.
Last time out the team capitulated against West Ham at the City Ground as they conceeded three goals in the final ten minutes to lost 3-0.
More to follow…
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