Matz Sels
33-Year-Old
Nottingham Forest
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Sels was one of the surprises in the Premier League during the 2024/25 season, taking a share of the Golden Glove. It was his first full season with the team after transferring from Strasbourg, not missing a minute, starting all 38 games. He secured 13 clean sheets, tying for first in the league with David Raya. Even better for fantasy purposes is that he made 120 saves and allowed just 46 goals. Nottingham Forest figure to have some kind of drop defensively, but the saves should be there for Sels, which could make him a top-five goalkeeper again.
Returns on bench
Sels (groin) is on the bench for Monday's trip to Fulham.
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Sels is back in the squad, as expected, but surprisingly is only on the bench. Prior to missing two matches due to the groin issue Sels had been the unquestioned top choice, but it appears John could be getting a run in the first team even when Sels back fit, or Sels may not be back totally healthy.
Sels is back in the squad, as expected, but surprisingly is only on the bench. Prior to missing two matches due to the groin issue Sels had been the unquestioned top choice, but it appears John could be getting a run in the first team even when Sels back fit, or Sels may not be back totally healthy.
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Sels (groin) is likely to return for Monday's game against Fulham, manager Sean Dyche told media Thursday during his pre-match press conference. "Matz has trained this week so hopefully should be fine for selection."
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Could return against Fulham
Sels (groin) could return in Monday's clash against Fulham since his absence in Sunday's 3-0 win against Tottenham was likely a precaution to avoid any major setback, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to the Nottingham Post. "It was the same with Matz - if it goes worse, then that's a longer period (out). We will wait and see how it settles. He certainly has a better chance than if he had played today."
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Out to face Spurs
Sels (groin) is out for Sunday's match against Tottenham.
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Dealing with tight groin
Sels is dealing with a tight groin and won't play in Thursday's clash against Utrecht as a precaution, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to Jak Netting from Vavel. "Matz [Sels] has got a tight groin, so we're going to have to be careful with that one, so hopefully that'll settle quickly. But it's a precaution to try and give him the best chance for the weekend as well."
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Concedes three in loss
Sels recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Everton.
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