Oliver Glasner is not necessarily known for being a disciplinarian. A self-proclaimed workaholic. But not a coach who rains down rules.
At Nottingham Forest that might have to change. Glasner has carved a reputation as one of Europe's most tactically astute managers. Evidence can be seen throughout his career, peaking during a standout spell at Eintracht Frankfurt.
There, he masterminded a Europa League triumph against significant odds and begun to catch the eye of various Premier League suitors. In 2024, Glasner was lured to the shores of the south coast, tasked with evolving Crystal Palace's playing style, a spell so successful that Palace won three trophies during his two-year charge. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis sees the potential for the same to be replicated at Forest.
But first, the Austrian has to establish some ground rules after such a period of instability at the City Ground, working their way through four managers in the last 12 months. "Great talent is here," Glasner tells Sky Sports from Forest's training base in West Bridgford. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player "But sometimes, this is what we have to look at, the atmosphere is maybe a little bit too laid back.
We really must find the balance between hard work on the pitch, giving the best, and all coming together to get to our top level. We want the best version of every single player." Pre-season is of course a period that allows for more laxity. "Players have shown great effort and spirit in sessions, for me, that is the foundation," Glasner continues.
But there is a serious side, too. Forest's managerial merry-go-round paid a great debt to consistency last term. They also played 56 games after earning re-entry into Europe for the first time in 30 years.
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