Latest Nottingham Forest verdict as Nuno Espirito Santo's Reds beaten 1-0 by Elche in pre-season friendly
Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo will return to the UK with plenty to reflect on from Nottingham Forest’s time in Spain.
Striker needed Nuno has made it clear a winger is required before the transfer window closes. He is not wrong, but bringing in a striker should also be a priority. With Awoniyi and Wood not involved, it meant Forest played without a recognised striker in the first half. As experiments go, it is unlikely to be one Nuno revisits any time soon. It didn’t work.
After two years back among the elite, the Reds are now well aware of the task in front of them and the challenges they face. And although there is no doubt this particular division takes no prisoners, there is a sense Forest are now equipped to meet the test head on. Admittedly, reading too much into summer friendlies is unwise. Predicting how an unpredictable Premier League might pan out is not easy at the best of times.
There is a lot to look forward to. With that in mind, we have produced our Nottingham Forest 2024/25 kick-off special, our brilliant guide to the new season. Friday night wasn’t the Reds’ best performance of pre-season - not that it matters particularly. However, a couple of players did stand out. But what does Nuno’s first-choice midfield look like? It is not an easy question to answer. The Reds boss isn’t short of options. Nicolas Dominguez did well alongside Sangare on Friday night, while Danilo and Ryan Yates will want to have their say on the matter.
Join our new WhatsApp community! Click this link to receive your daily dose of Forest content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you are curious, you can click here to read our Privacy Notice. There is still a question mark over who will be No 1. Making a call based on the friendlies is tough. Matz Sels made one decent stop but couldn’t do a great deal about Elche’s goal. Meanwhile, Carlos Miguel still hasn’t been properly tested, although he did at least have a save to make this time around.
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