Nottingham Forest’s Premier League campaign suffered a blow after a lopsided defeat that left fans frustrated and raised fresh questions about the team’s readiness for the season.
In his post-match comments, manager Nuno Espírito Santo struck a candid and urgent tone, admitting that Forest’s lack of transfer activity over the summer and the absence of squad depth were severely undermining his team’s competitiveness.
Nuno revealed he would be meeting with owner Evangelos Marinakis to discuss the issues, suggesting that the club’s ambitions risked being undermined by operational shortcomings in the recruitment process.
For weeks, Forest have been linked with reinforcements across multiple positions, but slow negotiations and missed targets have left the squad looking light compared to Premier League rivals.
Analysts pointed to a lack of midfield control and defensive frailties during the match, issues that could persist unless the club addresses its deficiencies before the transfer window closes.
Supporters, many of whom voiced concerns during the game and on social media, appear increasingly anxious that Forest may be dragged into a relegation battle if changes are not made.
Nuno, a coach with experience in high-pressure environments at Wolves and Spurs, emphasised the need for strategic clarity and squad stability.
While he defended his players’ effort and commitment, his message was clear: without new signings and structural improvements, Forest risk undoing the progress of recent years.
The coming weeks will be pivotal, both in terms of results and the club’s ability to convince fans and staff that it can support the manager with the tools required to compete at the highest level.
In his post-match comments, manager Nuno Espírito Santo struck a candid and urgent tone, admitting that Forest’s lack of transfer activity over the summer and the absence of squad depth were severely undermining his team’s competitiveness.
Nuno revealed he would be meeting with owner Evangelos Marinakis to discuss the issues, suggesting that the club’s ambitions risked being undermined by operational shortcomings in the recruitment process.
For weeks, Forest have been linked with reinforcements across multiple positions, but slow negotiations and missed targets have left the squad looking light compared to Premier League rivals.
Analysts pointed to a lack of midfield control and defensive frailties during the match, issues that could persist unless the club addresses its deficiencies before the transfer window closes.
Supporters, many of whom voiced concerns during the game and on social media, appear increasingly anxious that Forest may be dragged into a relegation battle if changes are not made.
Nuno, a coach with experience in high-pressure environments at Wolves and Spurs, emphasised the need for strategic clarity and squad stability.
While he defended his players’ effort and commitment, his message was clear: without new signings and structural improvements, Forest risk undoing the progress of recent years.
The coming weeks will be pivotal, both in terms of results and the club’s ability to convince fans and staff that it can support the manager with the tools required to compete at the highest level.
