Jean-Philippe Mateta Injury: Won't play Sunday

Mateta is not going to be in the squad to face Nottingham Forest, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "We will talk about things we can confirm. I can confirm JP will not be in the matchday squad, but it is nothing to do right now with the transfers. He is not in the place. To play makes no sense. We have to protect the team and I have to protect him. That is why he will not travel with us to Nottingham."

Mateta will not be in the squad Sunday as the forward has faced transfer rumors of the past month, with the player possibly on his way out to end the window. This is a major loss for the squad, as he has yet to miss a start all season, recording eight goals in 23 appearances. This will then leave the forward role open for the first time all season, with Brennan Johnson a possible option to take over the spot for the time being.