Ange Postecoglou held his inaugural press conference as the new Nottingham Forest head coach this afternoon, ahead of the team’s upcoming match against Arsenal.
Having only recently taken over from Nuno Espirito Santo, Postecoglou has wasted no time in implementing his style of play during training, hinting at significant changes in Forest’s approach moving forward.
During the press conference, attention turned to Ola Aina’s fitness following his early exit from Nigeria’s match against South Africa. Postecoglou provided an update, indicating that all players, barring Aina, are fit. However, the extent of Aina’s injury will be assessed further following scans, likely ruling him out for the upcoming game against Arsenal.
In Aina’s absence, Nicolo Savona is poised to make his debut for Nottingham Forest. The Italian defender, who arrived from Juventus in a £13m deal, expressed his excitement at the prospect of playing in the Premier League. Despite the challenging nature of facing Arsenal in his debut, Savona described the opportunity as a dream come true, highlighting his enthusiasm and readiness to compete in one of the world’s most prestigious football leagues.
With 40 senior appearances for Juventus under his belt, Savona’s experience suggests he is well-prepared to make an impact in the upcoming match and adapt to the demands of English football.
