Morgan Gibbs-White fit for Nottingham Forest’s trip to Ipswich as Glasner confirms injury return

Nikola Milenkovic is also available to start on Friday, with Igor Jesus and Nicolo Savona remaining on the sidelines.

Morgan Gibbs-White is fit for Nottingham Forest’s Premier League trip to Ipswich Town on Friday, Oliver Glasner has confirmed.

The midfielder has trained throughout the week after missing Sunday’s 1-0 defeat by Arsenal with a minor muscle injury suffered against Crystal Palace.

Forest’s latest team-news update confirms Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenkovic are both available to start at Portman Road. Their inclusion in the XI remains a decision for Glasner.

“Yes, he’s ready, he trained for the entire week, so no issues,” Glasner said of Gibbs-White.

His availability gives Forest another attacking option as they look to end a run of three successive league defeats. Nicolas Dominguez came into the side in his absence against Arsenal.

Glasner has nevertheless cautioned against expecting Gibbs-White to solve Forest’s problems alone. In comments reported by Fantasy Football Scout, the manager pointed to his side’s competitiveness against Arsenal and stressed the need for a strong collective performance.

Morgan Gibbs-White and Milenkovic available for Ipswich

Milenkovic’s readiness to start also widens Glasner’s defensive options. The centre-back was among the substitutes against Arsenal after a spell out injured.

Igor Jesus and Nicolo Savona are Forest’s only remaining absentees. Jesus has been recovering from a calf injury, while Savona remains sidelined with a knee problem.

For Glasner, the immediate decision is how to accommodate the returning players while finding a response to the Arsenal defeat. Gibbs-White’s return provides an additional option behind the striker, with Milenkovic able to compete for a place in the back three.

Forest face Ipswich at Portman Road on Friday 23 October, with kick-off at 8pm BST.