Morgan Gibbs-White
NFO
England
Right
Jan 27, 2000
26
5'7"
146 lb
AM
CF
Creative Playmaker
ForestScores Sunday
Gibbs-White scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur.
Analysis: Gibbs-White took a single shot, put it on goal, and put it in the back of the net during Sunday's clash. He made the most of his limited chances to add to the goalscoring fun. Gibbs-White was excellent on limited volume Sunday, though without more volume it's hard to trust him as a consistent option, despite 11 goal contributions this season.
Back-to-back games with goal
Gibbs-White scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Manchester City.
Analysis: Gibbs-White would see an early opportunity to level the game be squandered by himself, but would recover just a bit later, scoring off an Igor Jesus assist in the 56th minute. This comes after he scored a goal last time out as well, now with three goals in his past five appearances. He is up to 10 goal contributions on the season with his goal Wednesday, still five less than last year's tally.
Scores in away defeat
Gibbs-White scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Brighton.
Analysis: Gibbs-White scored his seventh goal of the Premier League season and has also scored two in the Europa League this season. He took three shots and created three chances, his fifth Premier League game in a row where he has created two or more chances. This was also the 12th game in all competitions where he has attempted at least three shots.
Massively creative
Gibbs-White had two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 20th minute.
Analysis: Gibbs-White was shut out during Sunday's clash but it wasn't for lack of trying. He took a pair of poor shots and created four shots during the loss. Gibbs-White was an offensive dynamo throughout the match, but the team around him just couldn't make anything of the chances he created in the final third.
Five chances created in draw
Gibbs-White recorded five shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and five chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Wolverhampton.
Analysis: Gibbs-White came inches from cracking the deadlock when he met Elliot Anderson's teasing cross but steered his header wide from point-blank range. He remained a constant presence between the lines, drifting into soft pockets that kept Forest piling on pressure and sustaining wave after wave of attacks. The midfielder posted season highs with five chances created and five shots, yet none found the net as Forest somehow fired 35 shots and still walked away without a goal.
Opens the scoring early
Gibbs-White scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and creating three chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.
Analysis: Gibbs-White opened the scoring after just five minutes while leading Forest in shots and chances created during the draw. The goal was the first in the league since January 6th as the attacker has combined for five shots, five chances created and three crosses over his last three league starts.
Assists in win vs. Brentford
Gibbs-White assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Brentford.
Analysis: Gibbs-White was credited with the assist in Taiwo Awoniyi's goal since his through ball allowed the Nigerian striker to go clean through on goal, but it was far from a game-changing pass. Gibbs-White has two goals and one assist in his last four EPL starts, and he should remain a key cog on offense for the Trick Trees.
Nets game-winning goal
Gibbs-White scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-1 win over West Ham United.
Analysis: Gibbs-White would have the clutch factor in Tuesday's win, as the midfielder would score a goal in the 89th minute to win just at the match closed. This gives the midfielder a consecutive game with a goal, also scoring last time out against Aston Villa. He is now up to five goals in 21 appearances this season, with six goal contributions to his name.
Nets one in loss
Gibbs-White scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Aston Villa.
Analysis: Gibbs-White logged his fourth goal of the season and first in eight league outings. This also marked the fourth time in five games that he logged at least two shots, and he is up to 11 shots and four on target through that span.
Starting in frontline
Gibbs-White (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Everton.
Analysis: Gibbs-White is returning to a starting role in the frontline for Saturday's clash against the Toffees after recovering from a minor blow. He remains a central figure for the squad even though he has not scored or assisted in his last two matches. The staff will still monitor his workload during this busy period to avoid the risk of his minor issue turning into something more serious.
Expected to be fit Saturday
Gibbs-White is dealing with a minor blow about which coach Sean Dyche mentioned "I think he's OK. There are a few knocks at the minute because we are playing a lot of games. I don't think it's anything serious or it's certainly not been reported as serious.", Katie Stafford of BBC Sport reports.
Analysis: Gibbs-White will likely stay active in an attacking midfield role unless he's rested during the busy period to prevent a more serious injury. Despite failing to score or assist in two consecutive matches, he's a key contributor for the team, having tallied four goals and three assists across 18 games considering all competitions this season.
Starting Wednesday
Gibbs-White (back) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Wolves.
Analysis: Gibbs-White is not missing any time as expected after his injury was only deemed a knock, with the midfielder an option Wednesday. He will hope to remain fit after battling some injuries heading into their past two games, as he is their typical starter and playmaker in the midfield.
Injury deemed knock, should play
Gibbs-White (back) is expected to play Wednesday against Wolves, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Jak Netting of Vavel. "Morgan came off with a knock, but we're expecting him to be ready for selection tomorrow."
Analysis: Gibbs-White would leave the field late into Sunday's outing but looks to have avoided any further injury, with a stiff back and a knock being the reason for his exit. That said, the club should have their main midfielder as an option for Wednesday's match, just needing to make sure he can pass some testing. If an option, he shouldn't miss a start, their lead playmaker in the attack when fit.
Dealing with stiff back
Gibbs-White should be alright for Wednesday's clash against Wolves although he has been dealing with a back issue since last week and was rested for the Malmo game midweek before starting against Brighton on Sunday and being forced off late, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to the Nottingham Post. "I think he will be alright. It is too early yet but I think he will be alright. Morgan had a stiff back and he was unsure in the build-up to the (Malmo) game. We rested him. After the first 20, I thought he looked much more fluid again. To be fair to him, he has hardly trained this week but he felt he was right to go and play."
Analysis: Gibbs-White has been dealing with a stiff back since last week and was forced off late in Sunday's defeat against Brighton. The playmaker's issue seems minor since he should be alright to feature in Wednesday's clash against Wolves, according to coach Sean Dyche. That said, if he had to miss the game or start on the bench, Omari Hutchinson would see a greater role in the attacking midfield for Forest.
Forced off late
Gibbs-White was forced off the field in the 85th minute of Sunday's match against Wolves due to an apparent injury.
Analysis: Gibbs-White would take a hard knock Sunday and would have to leave late into the game. The club will take their midfielder in for testing in hopes he suffered nothing serious, although this could also have been a cautious move after he came into the game nursing an injury. He is a major part of the squad, so this is something to monitor, with James McAtee as his replacement Sunday.
Starting against Seagulls
GIbbs-White (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Brighton.
Analysis: Gibbs-White is back with his club as expected Sunday, missing no further time after he was held out of their UEL match with an undisclosed injury. The midfielder should remain in the starting XI as he is the club's playmaker in the midfield, recording three goals and one assist in 13 appearances (12 starts) this campaign.
Should face Brighton
Gibbs-White (back) could be available for Sunday's match against Brighton, manager Sean Dyche told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Hopefully. Hopefully it is settling down," Dyche said when asked about Gibbs-White's chances of playing over the weekend. "It is like a bad back, a bit of a waking-up sort of injury - one of those ones where you sleep funny or twist funny. At this stage, we are not expecting it to be too serious and it is settling down already. We're hopeful he will be right for the weekend."
Analysis: Gibbs-White missed the 3-0 win over Malmo in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, but it seems the playmaker could be available to make a quick return over the weekend. He's been in fine form since the appointment of Dyche, scoring four goals in six games since the latest managerial change.
Out for Europa action
Gibbs-White is out for Thursday's match against Malmo due to an injury, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post. "We're just settling an issue down with him. We're hopeful it is nothing too serious, but he will miss this one. We're hopeful it will settle down pretty quickly, but we are waiting on further news. So far, it is nothing too serious."
Analysis: Gibbs-White will hit the sidelines for at least one match moving forward, already ruled out for Thursday's match due to the issue. The good news for the attacker is that it has been claimed not to be too serious, possibly back for league action on Sunday when facing Brighton. The midfielder has only missed one start all season, so the club will miss him for at least the match, with James McAtee as a possible replacement in the midfield.
Scores in win
Gibbs-White scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Liverpool.
Analysis: Gibbs-White only put a single shot on Alisson's goal Saturday, but it was enough for him to score during a surprising rout of Liverpool. The attacking midfielder has struggled early in the season, as have the rest of Nottingham Forest. With Forest seemingly finding some sort of form, it appears that Gibbs-White could be set to get back to his best.
Scores goal in victory
Gibbs-White scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 win against Leeds United.
Analysis: Gibbs-White put Forest ahead in the 67th minute against Leeds United when he arrived at the back post to finish Omari Hutchinson's in-swinging cross. He had already tested Lucas Perri earlier and kept finding pockets behind the opponent midfield. Gibbs-White has been in good form recently as he has scored three goals in his last five appearances across all competitions.
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