Dilane Bakwa
23-Year-Old
Nottingham Forest
Premier
Travelling with squad
Bakwa (hamstring) is travelling with the team to Utrecht and should return in Thursday's Europa League clash, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to Jak Netting from Vavel. "He is in the squad, and then we'll make a decision on it [whether he plays]. Bakwa's still coming back from an injured period."
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Bakwa should be back available for Thursday's Europe League clash against Utrecht and could play some minutes after travelling with the squad and likely clearing his hamstring injury. That said, coach Sean Dyche seems to be cautious with him given his young age and will take no risks with him after two months on the sidelines due to his injury. Bakwa has been mainly a bench option this season for Forest and is expected to claim back a similar role once fully back fit.
Bakwa should be back available for Thursday's Europe League clash against Utrecht and could play some minutes after travelling with the squad and likely clearing his hamstring injury. That said, coach Sean Dyche seems to be cautious with him given his young age and will take no risks with him after two months on the sidelines due to his injury. Bakwa has been mainly a bench option this season for Forest and is expected to claim back a similar role once fully back fit.
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Returns to training
Bakwa (hamstring) is back in training but still needs time, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Jak Netting of Vavel. "Dilane is back training, [he] will be slightly longer, will need a game to get back up to speed."
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Still not ready
Bakwa (hamstring) is not ready to return and won't be an option for Sunday's game against Brighton, manager Sean Dyche told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "It's a hamstring. He's been back on the grass and is making a good recovery now," Dyche said. "He is working very hard with the sports science team. He is over his injury as such but now it is about improving his base fitness levels. He is going well at the minute. Not necessarily for this game, but hopefully he will be sooner rather than later."
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Not ready to return yet
Bakwa (undisclosed) won't be an option for Saturday's game at Liverpool, manager Sean Dyche told media during his pre-match press conference Thursday. "Bakwa is making good progress. He is on the grass but not with us, he is with the medical staff and sport science staff."
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Still recovering
Bakwa (undisclosed) is still out for the time being, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Jak Netting of Vavel. "Dilane's still a no, but making good progress."
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Out longer
Bakwa (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Bournemouth, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Jak Netting of Vavel. "[Dilane] Bakwa's going to be a bit longer, unfortunately."
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