Nottingham Forest must replace Elliot Anderson and Neil El Aynaoui is a top target.

What happened at the World Cup?

Morocco's Neil El Aynaoui has been impressive at the World Cup, helping his team qualify for the knockout stages. He had 67 touches, made two tackles and three recoveries against Haiti.

How do his stats compare to Elliot Anderson's?

El Aynaoui created a chance every 83 minutes, while Anderson created one every 61 minutes. In clearances, interceptions, and possession won in the final third, El Aynaoui is ahead.

What comes next for Nottingham Forest?

The Reds are 16th in the Premier League, 41 points behind leaders Arsenal, and need to prepare for the worst-case scenario with Elliot Anderson's potential departure. Their recent form has been DLDWW, with 48 goals scored and 51 conceded. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 16th | | Points | 44 | | Recent Form | DLDWW | Nottingham Forest's last result was a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on 2026-05-24. Neil El Aynaoui could be the perfect signing to replace Elliot Anderson, with his impressive World Cup performances making him a top target for the Reds.