New Nottingham Forest signing Xaver Schlager has expressed confidence in the club’s new manager, Oliver Glasner, praising his tactical approach and leadership. Schlager, 28, who joined Forest after playing under Glasner at Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, offered insights into what supporters can expect from the Austrian coach at the City Ground.

Reflecting on Glasner’s previous managerial record, Schlager noted the transformative impact he had during his tenure at Wolfsburg. “Wolfsburg are now relegated to the second league in Germany and when he was there we were playing in the Champions League,” Schlager said, highlighting the contrast in the club’s fortunes before and after Glasner’s departure. He emphasized Glasner’s ability to improve individual players and foster team success, describing him as a coach with a clear tactical plan and a straightforward approach.

Schlager, an Austria international midfielder, also revealed that he maintained contact with Glasner during the latter’s time managing Crystal Palace in England’s Premier League. He said the timing of Glasner’s move to Nottingham Forest aligned well with his own ambition to experience a new league and environment. “I saw a good club with a good coach,” Schlager added, expressing optimism about his future at Forest under Glasner’s guidance.

Glasner took charge of Nottingham Forest following his stint at Crystal Palace, and Forest’s management hopes his leadership will help stabilize and improve the team’s performance in England’s top tier. Schlager’s comments provide early encouragement to supporters eager to see the new manager’s tactical vision implemented on the pitch this season.