Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has expressed his frustration at his team’s 3-0 loss to Arsenal, attributing the defeat to the quality of several Arsenal players. Specifically, Espirito Santo highlighted the impact of Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Leandro Trossard on the game. According to the Portuguese manager, these players’ involvement made it difficult for Forest to gain a foothold in the match.
Saka, who has now scored four goals and recorded eight assists in the Premier League this season, proved to be a thorn in the side of Forest, scoring one goal and assisting another. Odegaard, who had been out injured for two months, made his return to the Emirates Stadium and had a significant impact on the game. The former Wolves and Tottenham manager praised Odegaard’s performance, stating that he created problems for Forest and recorded an impressive 90% pass accuracy.
Trossard also had a significant impact on the game, creating a chance for his teammate and attempting two shots. Espirito Santo expressed his frustration at having to face Arsenal’s quality team, stating that the Gunners’ players gave Forest no time to think or decide what to do on the pitch. The Forest manager’s comments highlight the gulf in quality between his team and Arsenal, and his disappointment at being unable to capitalize on any perceived weaknesses in the Arsenal side.
It is worth noting that Arsenal’s victory was not just down to the performance of these three players. The Gunners as a team showed a significant improvement in their passing and movement, which allowed them to dominate possession and create chances. Meanwhile, Forest were unable to impose their own style on the game, and were forced to defend deep and allow Arsenal to dictate the tempo.
Arsenal’s victory was a welcome boost for the team, which had been struggling to find consistency in recent weeks. The win over Forest will help to restore confidence and may even be a catalyst for further success. For Nottingham Forest, the defeat is a setback, but they will hope to bounce back and secure a long-awaited win in their next fixture.
