How James McAtee became Nottingham Forest's tough-tackling 'quarterback': The heart-to-heart with Oliver Glasner, summer boot camp and an Adam Wharton blueprint

McAtee has transformed into a tough-tackling midfielder at Nottingham Forest after leaving Manchester City 15 months ago, guided by manager Oliver Glasner.

James McAtee has undergone a significant evolution since departing Manchester City 15 months ago, developing into a hard-working, tough-tackling midfielder at Nottingham Forest. Once dubbed the 'Salford Silva' for his technical ability, McAtee has reinvented himself under manager Oliver Glasner's guidance. The transformation has been shaped by a heart-to-heart conversation with Glasner, a summer boot camp, and a blueprint inspired by Adam Wharton's style of play. McAtee's new role as a 'quarterback' in midfield reflects his expanded responsibilities and physical approach to the game.