Sean Dyche is focusing on building up Nottingham Forest’s fitness levels as a key priority to improve the team’s form. After a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth, Dyche noted that the players are not yet at the physical level he desires. With the challenge of balancing European competition and the Premier League, Dyche aims to address this issue.
The new Forest head coach highlighted the need for consistency in performance and mentioned the importance of getting injured players back into the squad. Dyche acknowledged the difficulties of managing a packed schedule and emphasized the players’ acceptance of the challenges they face.
While Dyche did not question the character of his players, he urged them to raise their levels as they fight to move out of the Premier League relegation zone. He emphasized the importance of maintaining high performance standards, especially in the demanding environment of top-flight football.
Dyche mentioned the concept of “raising your minimum” as advocated by Arsene Wenger, encouraging players to deliver their best even on tough days. He emphasized the need for players to take responsibility, show determination, and contribute to the team’s success through hard work and dedication. Dyche sees this mindset as a work in progress for Nottingham Forest as they strive to improve their performances.
