Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche has been speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham before Thursday’s Europa League game against Utrecht at Stadion Galgenwaard (kick-off 17:45 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his chat with BBC Radio Nottingham:
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Dyche confirmed Ryan Yates has a hamstring injury, which will not be a quick recovery, but he insisted it is nothing too drastic.
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He said some Forest players will need to be “fast-tracked to full fitness” in order to be ready for the busy schedule.
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The Forest boss conceded the Premier League takes priority over the Europa League, but said it is still an important competition and their performances so far prove they are taking it seriously.
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On the importance of a full squad: “Considering the changes we have made, we have looked solid. There has to be a squad mentality and it is not just about the 11 playing. I am really pleased with the squad because the changes haven’t drastically changed performances.”
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On Thursday’s opponents Utrecht, who have yet to win in the Europa League so far this season: “They have had a softer spell in their league but they are full of running. Tactically, these [European] games are slightly different. It still comes down to our performance though.”
