In a swift move, Nottingham Forest has named Ange Postecoglou as the new head coach, succeeding Nuno Espirito Santo. The decision comes after escalating tensions between Espirito Santo and Edu, leading to the former’s departure just three games into the season. Evangelos Marinakis has clarified his choice in appointing Postecoglou and now it is imperative for the fans to support the new coach.
Postecoglou will face a tough challenge right away as Forest takes on Arsenal this Saturday, marking his debut at the City Ground. Former player Robert Earnshaw believes that the team is in good hands with Postecoglou, but the aftermath of Espirito Santo’s exit continues to create a stir.
The tipping point for Espirito Santo at Forest seems to stem from disagreements over summer signings, particularly involving Adama Traore. The final straw for Marinakis may have been Espirito Santo’s decision to bench Douglas Luiz in two consecutive games, despite his arrival at the club.
With Postecoglou likely to adopt a more attacking style of play, the spotlight is on Luiz to secure a spot in the starting lineup. This may come at the expense of Ibrahim Sangare, despite his strong performances so far. As a player with extensive Premier League experience, fans hope to see Luiz given a chance to shine under Postecoglou in the upcoming matches.
