Nottingham Forest dodged a bullet by not appointing Jose Mourinho as their manager, according to Stan Collymore. After parting ways with Nuno Espirito Santo, Forest opted for Ange Postecoglou, praising his attacking style. Collymore believes Mourinho’s pattern of getting sacked, then boasting about his greatness on TV, would have been disastrous for Forest.
Why Mourinho Would Have Been a Mistake
- Mourinho’s approach often leads to clashes with the local press, national media and chairmen.
- Forest doesn’t need a destabilizing figure like Mourinho, especially during a period of change.
- Collymore thinks Forest requires a change in the system, which aligns with Postecoglou’s different tactical approach.
Postecoglou’s Impact on Forest
- Postecoglou’s team is expected to control the ball, attack fast and have many rotations within the team.
- Forest’s high-tempo approach under Postecoglou will likely involve intense pressing and quick transitions.
- The team might struggle to adapt to this new style, especially with back-to-back defeats, including a dramatic Carabao Cup loss to Swansea City ¹ ².
