Swansea City lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Saturday. The Premier League side's goals came from James McAtee and record summer signing Liam Delap.
The match served as a mid-season fitness exercise for both clubs during the international break. For Forest, it provided a key opportunity for players returning from injury, most notably defender Nikola Milenkovic.
The 28-year-old Serbian played 45 minutes. He was left out of Serbia's recent international squad to focus on his recovery. Forest expect him to be ready for their Premier League return against Crystal Palace this weekend.
For Swansea, the friendly offered a different test against top-flight opposition as they prepare to resume their Championship campaign. The Swans sit top of the table with 17 points from eight games, holding a two-point lead. Their recent form shows three wins, one draw, and one defeat from the last five league outings.
Their next match is at home to Norwich City on October 10. Norwich currently occupy 17th place in the Championship.
Saturday's closed-door result does not affect Swansea's league position, but it provided valuable minutes ahead of a key period. The focus now shifts entirely to maintaining their lead at the summit when competitive action resumes.
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