Nottingham Forest's Omar Richards remains a part of the club despite not playing a single game for the team. The defender was signed in the summer of 2022 as the club prepared for life back in the Premier League. Richards was viewed as one of the brightest young players in English football during his time at Reading. He was signed from German giants Bayern Munich for £7.3million, with a contract that would run until 2026. However, Richards has suffered serious bad luck with injuries, including a hairline fracture that sidelined him for the entire 2022-2023 campaign. The injury was not detected during his medical, and Forest went out of their way to keep the situation under wraps. Richards was even named on the bench in a friendly game against Hertha Berlin, despite being in no condition to play. After returning to training, Richards faced further fitness issues, including a hernia and other minor problems. He completed a loan move to Forest's sister club, Olympiacos, in August 2023, to complete his journey back to full fitness. Richards is still tied to the club for the coming campaign after signing a contract extension, which was not made public by the club. The extension is likely to protect his value and spread the cost of the deal over a longer term. Steve Cooper, the former manager, praised Richards' determination and attitude, but his problems were not entirely over during the following campaign. Richards' last first-team game was in May 2022, when he played for Bayern in a 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg. The defender's future at the club remains uncertain, but for now, he remains a Nottingham Forest player. The club's decision to retain Richards is a surprise, given his injury struggles. However, it is a commitment to giving players a chance to rejuvenate their careers. Richards will be hoping to finally make his debut for the club in the coming campaign. The defender's contract extension is a significant development, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the future. Nottingham Forest's fans will be eager to see Richards in action, and the club will be hoping that he can finally realize his potential.