Glasner can now start to shape Forest

Nottingham Forest's strategy this summer was to focus on quality over quantity, according to Oliver Glasner. The club signed high-profile players, such as Liam Delap for £50 million and Ousmane Diomande for £34 million, to bolster their squad. Glasner intends to utilize the Diomande-Murillo-Nikola Milenkovic back three, while Daniel Munoz will vie for right-back position, potentially displacing Ola Aina.

Delap is expected to step into Chris Wood's shoes as Forest's long-term replacement, and he should be able to regain form following his challenging time at Chelsea. Glasner, who previously worked alongside Xaver Schlager at Wolfsburg, trusts the German defender and sees a seamless fit in their current squad. However, with no European football to contend with, the team will be prepared to manage the demands following their Europa League semi-final run last season.

Despite Forest's 13 new signings last summer, there is a sense of familiarity within the current squad. Glasner, who is not a magician, has stated that fans should not expect instant results. Nevertheless, the manager now has the time and opportunity to shape his team effectively.