Jamie O’Hara, a former Tottenham Hotspur player, believes that appointing Ange Postecoglou as the head coach of Nottingham Forest is a “massive risk”. Despite Postecoglou’s promising start to the season being marred by a 3-0 loss to Arsenal, he remains optimistic about his team’s prospects, particularly in their upcoming Carabao Cup match against Swansea City.
Concerns about Postecoglou’s Style
- Tactical Approach: O’Hara thinks Postecoglou’s attacking style won’t work at Nottingham Forest, citing his experience at Tottenham where the team finished 17th in the league despite winning the Europa League.
- Defensive Solidity: O’Hara believes Forest needs a more defensive approach, saying, “They need to defend. They have got to be hard to beat.”
- Comparison to Nuno Espirito Santo: O’Hara praises Nuno’s approach, describing him as “organised and resilient” with the ability to adapt and attack.
Postecoglou’s Challenge
- Embedding New Principles: Postecoglou aims to embed his attacking principles in the team, starting with the Carabao Cup match against Swansea City.
- Squad Potential: Forest’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, may believe Postecoglou can unlock the team’s potential for attacking football, given the squad’s talent.
- High Expectations: Postecoglou has stated he’ll need to win a trophy in his first year to keep his job, highlighting the pressure on him to deliver ¹ ².
