Head coach Steve Cooper has indicated this will be a crucial month for Nottingham Forest as work continues behind the scenes in preparation for the 2023/24 campaign.
For the players, however, it is an opportunity to rest and recuperate - something which will be especially welcome for those who have been struggling with injuries. Having key men sidelined for significant spells added to the challenges the Reds faced in their first season back in the Premier League.
Forest will hope for better fortune on that front next term. Following last week's publication of the club's retained list, here is a look at the injury state of play concerning those still on the books.
