Nottingham Forest’s summer signings have brought in a mix of new faces, with players like Igor Jesus, Douglas Luiz, Dilane Bakwa, and Dan Ndoye making positive impacts early in the season. However, one player who seems to be struggling to impress is Arnaud Kalimuendo.
Despite arriving with high expectations and a hefty price tag of £26 million, Kalimuendo has yet to start a game for Forest under both Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou. His lack of playing time and minimal impact on the pitch raise questions about why he has not been given more opportunities to showcase his abilities.
As the third-choice striker behind Chris Wood and in-form Igor Jesus, Kalimuendo faces a difficult challenge in pushing into the starting XI. While Wood has had his struggles, he has still managed to maintain favor with the manager, and Jesus’ recent goal-scoring form further complicates Kalimuendo’s chances of breaking into the team.
With limited opportunities on the horizon, Kalimuendo will need to make the most of any chances he gets to prove himself and potentially earn a more prominent role in the squad. However, the competition for places and the current form of his teammates present a significant challenge for the young forward.
