Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth: Squad Update and Match Context

Match Context

Nottingham Forest host Bournemouth at City Ground, Nottingham, on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Forest sit 16th on 43 points with a goal difference of -3, while Bournemouth arrive in 6th place on 56 points and a goal difference of 4.

Nottingham Forest Availability

Forest face significant defensive disruption. W. Boly (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Hudson-Odoi (Injury) is sidelined. Murillo (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. N. Savona (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, O. Aina (Injury) is doubtful and D. Ndoye (Injury) is doubtful. Key creator M. Gibbs-White, Forest’s leading league scorer with 14 goals and 4 assists, is available and central to their attacking plans.

Bournemouth Availability

Bournemouth have fewer, but notable, absences. R. Christie (Red Card) is sidelined. A. Jimenez (Suspended) is sidelined. J. Soler (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful. Their main attacking threats E. Kroupi (13 league goals) and A. Semenyo (10 goals, 3 assists) are both available.

Impact Summary

Forest lose depth and stability at the back with Boly, Murillo and Savona sidelined, increasing pressure on an already negative goal difference. However, retaining Gibbs-White preserves most of their attacking output. Bournemouth’s suspensions remove midfield control and defensive cover, but with Kroupi and Semenyo available, the bulk of their 57-goal attacking output remains intact.