The new Nottingham Forest boss isn’t playing around.
Oliver Glasner has introduced three strict rules that all Nottingham Forest players must follow as the Austrian prepares for a crucial Premier League season at the City Ground.
Forest are looking to build on recent progress and establish themselves as a more consistent top-flight side. After a period of transition, the club appointed Glasner to bring structure, intensity and clear standards to the squad following the departure of previous management.
Despite some positive results and individual performances last season, the Reds are determined to raise the bar across the board. Glasner has already begun reshaping the squad, with the arrivals of Xaver Schlager on a free transfer and Gustavo Sa among the early summer business. The club continues to work on further additions as they look to strengthen key areas.
According to reports, Glasner has laid down three strict rules that every player at the club must follow as he looks to create a disciplined and high-performing environment.
Glasner’s three strict rules enforced on the Nottingham Forest squad
The first rule pertains to nutrition. Glasner strongly believes that elite performance starts in the kitchen. The role of the club’s nutrition team is no longer simply advisory. Instead, they will set the daily menu that all players must follow, with everything carefully tailored to maximise footballing performance rather than personal preference.
The second rule concerns punctuality. Being late to training will no longer be treated lightly. The punishment for arriving late is now a solitary hour in the gym, completed entirely alone. Players are expected to be present and ready well before the official start of sessions, with the emphasis on personal responsibility rather than financial fines.
Finally, injury recovery must be handled strictly at the club’s training facilities. Outside treatments are off the table for Nottingham Forest players. Returning to action after an injury will no longer be left solely to the individual. Recovery will be a more collective process and more closely supervised than before.
Glasner is, above all, focused on building a strong team culture that prioritises unity, discipline and shared standards over individual preferences.
The Austrian is known for his demanding approach and clear methods from his previous roles. At Nottingham Forest he is determined to install the same high standards as he looks to push the club further up the Premier League table.
With the new season approaching, these rules are designed to ensure every player is fully aligned with the manager’s vision for the campaign ahead.
