​New Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has had his first day with the squad before their return to full pre-season training.The 51-year-old Austrian, who will speak to external media for the first time since taking charge in a news conference on Thursday, told Forest TV: “For me, it is very important that it is exciting and challenging.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”I really believe that us, all together – the staff, the players, the fans, the leadership of the club – can be really competitive in the Premier League, which makes me excited.”The former Crystal Palace boss, who won the FA Cup and the Conference League with the Eagles, added: “This is a traditional club with a fantastic fanbase and a very ambitious owner that wants to take a step forward.”The squad is very interesting as well, so those were the main reasons for me wanting to join Nottingham Forest.”The club is already on a good run since promotion a few years ago and playing in the semi-final of the Europa League [last season]. It is important now to get some consistency and battle regularly for the top half of the league.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementForest finished 16th in the league in 2025-26, just five points above the relegation zone and had four managers during the campaign, with Glasner replacing Vitor Pereira, who was dismissed earlier this month.”We know how competitive the Premier League is. It is one thing to talk about it, but it is something else to deliver. That is what we will start on now.,” added Glasner.”We will create a way of playing, an identity and how we want to deal with each other, which I think is important for the spirit and togetherness in the club and with the fans.”