New 25/26 Third Kit
New 25/26 Third Kit
Nuno Espírito Santo says Nottingham Forest lacked urgency in today’s match against West Ham United at the City Ground.
Forest enjoyed the lion’s share of possession against the Hammers, had more touches in the opposition’s box and forced Hermansen into move saves during the match.
But late goals for the away side gave the Hammers the three points on Trentside.
Speaking after the match, Nuno says the work to ensure it doesn’t happen again will begin immediately.
“We started the game having the ball but without urgency. It was requiring more speed, West Ham were organised, there weren’t many gaps and we didn’t produce enough.
“In the second half we asked for more, it was the other way around.
“We were not able to break through West Ham. We had some crosses but there wasn’t enough movement, mobility or urgency. It was a bad day and a bad performance.
“It was the opposite of what we wanted, we got complacent. I’m going to find the reason behind it, I’ll reflect on the game and see what has happened so it doesn’t happen again.
“We made mistakes and allowed West Ham to kill the game. At 1-0 we still had hopes to change the game but after the second we became disorganised and that is something we cannot afford to do.
“We have to shield the players and prepare them well now for the next game after the international break.”