“It was totally unnecessary, he is trying to replace Cooper” -Nuno Criticised and accused of making ‘complete change’ which actually cost them the game and made Nottingham Forest worse vs Brighton

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Stephen Warnock before the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool FC at City Ground on March 02, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Nuno Espirito Santo is gradually but steadily earning the trust and support of his critics as the head coach of Nottingham Forest. It was a daunting task to step into the shoes of the successful Steve Cooper in December, but the Portuguese boss has approached the challenge with poise and determination.

Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock before the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool and Napoli at BT Murrayfield on July 28, 2019 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ewan Bootman/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Speculation of Espirito Santo’s potential sacking circulated last season, but now owner Evangelos Marinakis must be pleased with the progress being made under his leadership. In a recent match against Brighton, Espirito Santo made three pivotal substitutions at halftime, a move that sparked some debate among critics like Stephen Warnock.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 26: Nuno Espirito Santo, Manager of Nottingham Forest acknowledges fans following their sides victory in the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest at St. James Park on December 26, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Warnock expressed concerns that the changes disrupted the flow of Forest’s midfield, but despite this, Espirito Santo’s decisions have largely been paying off. With a bolstered squad depth, Forest’s performances are on the rise, even though they now face the task of finding a replacement for Morgan Gibbs-White following his recent red card.

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 30: Nuno Espirito Santo, Manager of Nottingham Forest, reacts prior to the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at City Ground on December 30, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Espirito Santo’s astute tactics and decision-making are guiding Nottingham Forest in the right direction. As the team continues to evolve under his guidance, it will be fascinating to see how they fare throughout the rest of the season.

Melarh

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