#nottingham-forest

#nottingham-forest

It's not an easy one. We've done quite a bit of analysis on them, and they've had a great start in their league and in this competition, and they're a good outfit. We have respect for them, of course, but we're looking for the energy. I spoke to the players about the edge and belief they showed last year. I remember watching the team go around the country and take everyone on, which is great when everyone is pulling in the same direction.

NottinghamForest have acted swiftly to replace AngePostecoglou after a short and unsuccessful stint as head coach. According to TBR Football, the club are already in talks with SeanDyche, with discussions progressing rapidly and an initial deal being proposed for the former Burnley and Everton boss. The move shows just how urgent Forest's managerial crisis has become. Nottingham Forest are under crisis this season Forest have already sacked two managers this season.

I didn't speak with Ange. I didn't see him but just said I feel very sorry for him. But we said many times this is a business where if you don't win games, the consequence for all of us is exactly the same. So, sorry for him.

Forest will be without full-back Ola Aina, who has a hamstring injury, so former Arsenal man Oleksandr Zinchenko could start if he is fit enough. Midfielder Douglas Luiz is a doubt with a hamstring issue of his own. Chelsea remain without playmaker Cole Palmer who has a groin injury and remains a big loss. Maresca has many injury problems after international duty, with Liam Delap (hamstring), Levi Colwill (knee) and Mykhaylo Mudryk long-term absentees.

Emanuel Dennis has been linked with a move to West Ham United in recent weeks. However, a report from Daily Mail claims that Nuno Espirito Santo has decided against signing the 27-year-old attacker who is currently a free agent. The player terminated his contract with Nottingham Forest during the summer transfer window. However, he has not been able to find a club yet.