Nottingham Forest defender Steve Cook admits his omission from the squad wasn't "expected" and has addressed his future.
The 32-year-old was left out of Steve Cooper's 25-man Premier League squad in January and hasn't been in action since November. Cook signed from Bournemouth in January 2022, after a 10-year stint on the south coast.
"It wasn't expected at the time [his omission] but was one of those where you have to dust yourself down and get ready for what comes next," he told BBC Radio Solent. "I'm not doing too much sulking, I've been doing some coaching in the academy and just keeping myself busy."
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With his contract on Trentside set to expire at the end of next season, Cook added: "I've got another year left at Forest so there will be a decision to be made and I've got to be ready for that."
Although the defender has made just 34 appearances for the Reds, he continued: "It's a huge and very special club. You can see from our results this year - without the home form we would be dead and buried," he added.
"I think they are the only fans that have really stuck with a manager in a season of difficulties. With the clubs around, the fan base has had an issue apart from here.
"They are very behind the manager, behind the team and that's what has given us the chance to stay in the league. They're a very passionate fanbase and I've loved playing here and experiencing that."
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