Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper knows his side cannot prosper until he has a fully settled squad.
Forest made 22 signings in the summer following their promotion from the Sky Bet Championship - with Brazilian Gustavo Scarpa becoming a 23rd a few weeks ago - and the dressing room overhaul contributed to a chastening start to life back in the Premier League.
Cooper has said the club will sign more players in January in a bid to beat the drop, but is very aware that he needs a consistent group of players.