Lorenzo Lucca
UDIMakes brief appearance in UEL loss
Lucca (ankle) took one shot (one on goal) as a substitute during Thursday's Europa League loss to Midtjylland.
Analysis: Lucca is an option again following his two-week absence due to injury. He has been in and out of the starting lineup, getting some opportunities to produce with the Forest facing multiple competitions, but he has scored just one goal over six EPL or UEL appearances since joining the club on loan from Napoli. Thus, he may have only a slight chance of displacing Igor Jesus from the center-forward spot.
Suffers minor ankle injury
Lucca missed the last two games due to a minor ankle injury and is currently in Roma to undergo scans Friday, making him a doubt for Thursday's clash against FC Midtjylland in the Europa League, according to Tutto Mercato Web.
Analysis: Lucca is currently in Roma undergoing medical scans after picking up a minor ankle knock in the clash against Fenerbahce, an issue that already ruled him out of Forest's last two outings. The striker remains a question mark for Thursday's Europa League battle with FC Midtjylland and will likely need further checks before a final call is made. Lucca has mostly been used as a bench weapon for Nottingham this season, so his potential absence would only have a limited impact on the starting lineup.
Scores debut goal
Lucca scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 3-1 loss against Leeds United.
Analysis: Lucca's late header marked the lone Nottingham Forest goal Friday as they fell in a 3-1 road defeat at the hands of Leeds United. After scoring 12 goals across 33 appearances (27 starts) with Udinese during the 2024/25 season, Lucca was deemed excess after his first 16 appearances (four starts) in a Napoli shirt. Expect Lucca to compete for minutes at striker with Igor Jesus.
Joins Forest on loan
Lucca has completed a loan move from Napoli to Nottingham Forest until the end of the 2025/26 season, his new club announced Friday.
Analysis: Lucca will add some much-needed depth upfront for the Trick Trees, as they're missing Chris Wood (knee) and could also lose Igor Jesus (hip) to injury. Lucca should be a plug-and-play option upfront. He notched one goal in 16 appearances (four starts) with Napoli in the 2025/26 Serie A campaign.
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