Nottingham Forest’s new signing, Igor Jesus, made a promising debut for the Tricky Trees, scoring two goals in the first half against Swansea City. Although the match ended in a 3-2 loss, Ange Postecoglou was impressed with Jesus’ performance. The Brazilian forward’s impressive display has given him an edge in the competition for a starting spot, potentially challenging Chris Wood for the top striker role.
Postecoglou’s Plans for Igor Jesus
- Postecoglou revealed that Jesus was taken off at half-time due to a niggle, and the plan was always to play him for 45 minutes to avoid exacerbating any potential injury.
- The manager emphasized the need to be cautious with Jesus, considering his recent participation in the World Club Championships, where several players have picked up injuries.
- Postecoglou praised Jesus, saying he was “excellent” and a “real hard worker” during the match ¹ ².
Upcoming Matches
- Nottingham Forest will face Burnley FC on September 20, 2025, at Turf Moor, in a crucial Premier League match.
- The Tricky Trees will also play against Newcastle United on October 5, 2025, at St. James’ Park, and Sunderland AFC on September 27, 2025, at the City Ground ³ ⁴ ⁵.
Postecoglou’s Reaction to the Defeat
- Postecoglou attributed the loss to his team’s complacency, stating that the players became “too comfortable” after taking the lead.
- He emphasized the need for his team to improve and learn from the experience, highlighting the importance of finishing games strongly.
- Despite the defeat, Postecoglou saw positives in the performance, particularly from new signings like Igor Jesus and Douglas Luiz.
