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Matz Sels strives for FA Cup glory with Forest after taking second chance

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Matz Sels was bought to be the club’s No 1 in 2016 but managed only 14 appearances in a turbulent period at St James’ Park .

The Belgian , 33 , was a long way down the shortlist when Nottingham Forest were looking for a new goalkeeper in January 2024 .

Sels has made the third -highest number of saves ( 108 ) in the Premier League , sandwiched between two relegated goalkeepers, Aaron Ramsdale and Mads Hermansen , and has the second -best save percentage.

Forest face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday .

Forest have won 11 matches by a single goal and drawn six in the league.

The stability of the back four has helped settle Sels , providing the confidence goalkeepers need to succeed.

Strasbourg can take plenty of credit for giving Sels the education that is allowing him to thrive in the Premier League.

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