Stefan Ortega
NFO
Germany
Right
Nov 6, 1992
33
6'1"
194 lb
GK
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ForestDecent in UEL victory
Ortega (calf) made two saves and one clearance during his return of injury for Thursday's Europa League clash against Midtjylland, confirming he is back fit for Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Ortega cleared the calf injury that ruled him out in the last four games across all competitions and made a decent outing during Thursday's Europa League clash against Midtjylland, making two saves and one clearance. The game ended in a penalty shoutout during wish none of the Midtjylland players scored a goal, making Ortega a solid choice for the starting role between the posts for Forest as he seems ahead of Matz Sels when fit.
Starting vs. Midtjylland
Ortega (calf) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's Europa League contest against Midtjylland.
Analysis: Ortega is fit enough to return to action and will get the start in this pivotal European contest right away. The veteran goalkeeper is back from a four-game absence, and in his five previous starts, he recorded two clean sheets while allowing six goals.
Expected to miss more games
Ortega (calf) "may be a couple of matches out" as he continues to struggle with his injury, manager Vitor Pereira said Wednesday, per Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post.
Analysis: Ortega will likely remain unavailable for a few more league and European contests, with Matz Sels playing instead. The injured goalkeeper had a run of five starts across both competitions before being sidelined, tallying multiple saves in each of those performances. However, it's now unclear if he'll see much more action this season.
Out a few more days
Ortega (calf) is set to miss a few more days, according to manager Vitor Pereira, per Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post. "[Stefan] got an injury. I think he will be out for a few more days."
Analysis: Ortega will need to sit out a game or two more as he recovers from injury, with a calf issue too much to play through. This leaves Matz Sels to continue as a starter in net, coming back quicker than wanted of an injury of his own. The big question is who will see the start once both are fit, with both goalies showing promise on their best days.
Misses with calf injury
Ortega was out for Sunday's 2-1 loss to Brighton due to a calf injury, according to Paul Taylor of The Athletic.
Analysis: Ortega was not with the team Sunday as they took the field, sent to the sidelines after a calf injury midweek against Fenerbahce. This left the opening for their starter at the beginning of the season, Matz Sels, to take over a starting role after an injury of his own. Ortega will now look for a quick turnaround and to return in the flurry of matches coming next week, although it is unknown if he will win the starting role back from last year's Golden Glove winner.
Three saves in loss
Stefan Ortega recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Liverpool.
Analysis: Ortega seemed set for a heroic draw against Liverpool heading into second half stoppage time, but it wasn't to be. He was beaten late, and lost the clean sheet and draw in one fell swoop. Ortega did well throughout the match and can build on this performance, even if the team in front of him gave him little to work with.
Three saves in draw
Ortega had three saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Wolverhampton.
Analysis: Ortega turned in a sharp performance between the posts, finishing with three saves and coming up clutch on Wolves' best looks at goal. He reacted quickly to get down and parry Mateus Mane's low drive, then stonewalled him again at the near post in stoppage time when Wolves tried to steal momentum on the break. Outside of those flashpoints, he commanded his box with confidence and dealt cleanly with crosses as Forest dictated the run of play. It goes down as his first clean sheet of the season and his first for his new club in just two appearances, and he will aim to carry that rhythm into next Sunday's showdown with Liverpool.
Two saves in club debut
Stefan Ortega had two saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-1 loss versus Leeds United.
Analysis: Stefan Ortega conceded three goals from five Leeds United shots on goal as Nottingham Forest were brushed past in a 3-1 road defeat. The appearance marks the veteran keeper's first with Nottingham Forest following a Deadline Day loan move to the South Coast from Manchester City. Should starter Matz Sels need additional time to recover from a groin injury, Ortega could start Wednesday when Nottingham Forest hosts Wolverhampton,
Heading to Nottingham
Ortega has been loaned to Nottingham Forest from Manchester City until the end of the season, according to his new club.
Analysis: Ortega is off on loan for the rest of the season after falling out of favor with City, currently their third string behind James Trafford and Gianluigi Donnarumma. He will instead join Nottingham Forest after not being used all season. After an injury is expected to keep John out until the end of the season, Ortega is slotted to be Forest's backup, serving behind Matz Sels.
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