"It's very sobering" – Nottingham Forest man frustrated, nothing to show for efforts

Schlager says football is just a job and admits frustration at Nottingham Forest's poor results despite strong underlying performance.

Xaver Schlager joined Nottingham Forest on a free transfer from RB Leipzig in the summer and has quickly integrated into Oliver Glasner's plans, starting nine times since his debut. However, the 29-year-old midfielder has expressed frustration at the club's lack of results, despite believing the underlying numbers suggest they should be higher in the table.

Schlager told Der Standard that he views football as a job like any other industry, emphasizing that his commitment is to playing good football wherever he is. He acknowledged he's still adjusting to the Premier League and isn't yet at his best, describing his form as a "wave line" with constant room for improvement.

The midfielder's candid comments come as Nottingham Forest sit 16th, just a point outside the relegation zone, though they secured a 3-1 win over Manchester City last weekend—their first victory in six league games. Schlager admitted the lack of results despite intense training has been "very sobering," but insisted the team must push through the difficult spell and keep believing.