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Xaver Schlager Proves His Worth for Nottingham Forest Against Manchester City
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Xaver Schlager delivered a standout performance in Nottingham Forest's 3-1 victory over Manchester City, cementing his role as a crucial defensive midfielder for the club.
- Xaver Schlager dispossessed Elliot Anderson to set up Liam Delap's first goal in Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win over Manchester City.
- Manager Oliver Glasner praised Schlager's performance and his ability to anticipate and win 50-50 balls.
- Schlager joined Forest on a free transfer from Leipzig, replacing Elliot Anderson in the midfield.
- He has made more tackles than any other player in the Premier League this season.
- Schlager previously worked with Oliver Glasner at Wolfsburg and emerged through Red Bull Salzburg's system.
- Against Manchester City, Schlager was the only outfield player on either side to win possession more times than he lost it.
- He ran 11.92 kilometres during the match against Manchester City, covering more distance than anyone else on the pitch.
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