As Forest Green Rovers gear up to host Bradford City on Tuesday evening, assistant head coach Louis Carey reflects on the team’s recent performance and upcoming challenges. Carey emphasizes the similarity in the upcoming match to their previous encounter on Saturday, anticipating a tough and physical game with many balls being played into the box.
With the contract extension of Kyle McAllister, Carey lauds the player’s exceptional talent and expresses his belief that McAllister should be competing at a higher level. He also shares the excitement of having Ryan Inniss return after an injury, praising the defender’s towering presence and valuable contribution to the team.
Following a 0-0 draw with Walsall, Carey commends the team’s outstanding performance, particularly in creating opportunities despite the opposition’s solid defense. Discussing the return of injured players, he emphasizes the importance of ensuring their full fitness and proper training before rejoining the squad.
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Carey also reflects on the positive progress of the team since his arrival, highlighting the players' embrace of the club’s objectives and strategies. He stresses the significance of alignment throughout the organization and the understanding of the broader context behind the team’s current position.
The history between Forest Green Rovers and Bradford City shows a favorable record for the latter, with only one victory for Rovers in their five previous encounters.