Nottingham Forest faced a critical match that could secure European qualification. With a late equalizer from Facundo Buonanotte, their Champions League hopes were dashed, showcasing a downward spiral for a team that previously held a strong position in the league. The owner's visible frustration after the game reflected the discontent among fans, especially after a series of poor results. Nottingham Forest's recent performance, marked by only one win in seven matches, raises concerns about the coaching and future prospects. Critiques of manager Ruud van Nistelrooy echo the sentiment surrounding Forest's unsettling decline.
Now, however, after it looked as if Chris Wood's diving header had lifted them into fifth place, Facundo Buonanotte's late equaliser means that Champions League qualification is out of their hands.
Qualifying for the Europa League (or Conference League) is no mean feat for Nuno Espirito Santo's team but, having been sitting pretty in third place for the middle part of the season, it seems like a comedown now.
With only one win in their past seven games, Forest's season is in danger of subsiding.
If culpability lies with the manager, however, Ruud van Nistelrooy has played a bigger role.
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