Nuno Espirito Santo gave a direct evaluation of Nottingham Forest’s loss to Arsenal. The coach was visibly frustrated during the game, which ended in a 3-0 defeat. In his post-match press conference, Nuno criticized his team for falling short and expressed concern over their defensive performance, conceding six goals in two games. He emphasized the need for improvement and acknowledged that there is work to be done.
While losing to Arsenal is not shameful, especially considering it was their first away defeat this season, Nuno was disappointed with the manner of the loss. Forest’s defensive weaknesses were exposed, as they allowed quality players too much space and time to score. Nuno highlighted the lack of defensive solidity and called for better organization.
The absence of key players like Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson due to injury was a setback for Forest. This affected their creativity and ability to unlock defenses. Nuno refused to make excuses for their absence, stating that the squad should have alternatives to provide solutions. The team struggled to create chances and did not threaten the opposition goal.
Forest’s tough upcoming fixtures, including matches against Manchester City and United, make this a challenging period for the team. Despite their previous strong away form, the current run of games presents a difficult test. Nuno remains optimistic about the squad’s capabilities but acknowledges the need for significant improvement in their performances.
