Postecoglou is yet to win after seven games in charge and the arrival of Chelsea could be crucial in deciding his future
Postecoglou is without a win in his first seven games in charge
Postecoglou is without a win in his first seven games in charge (Getty Images)
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Nottingham Forest host Chelsea as the Premier League returns following the international break but Ange Postecoglou appears to be running out of time to save his job at the City Ground.
Postecoglou is winless in his first seven games since replacing Nuno Espirito Santo last month, and faced calls to be sacked from his own supporters during Forest’s last home game - a 3-2 defeat to FC Midtjylland.
Postecoglou said following the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle before the international break that he “expected” to have talks with club owner Evangelos Marinakis - with former Everton and Burnley boss Sean Dyche linked with his position.
Chelsea, meanwhile, will still be buzzing from their last-minute win over champions Liverpool two weeks ago, with Enzo Maresca serving a one-match ban after being sent off for his celebrations at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues now have the chance to kick on after ending a three-game winless run. Follow live build-up, team news and latest updates from Chelsea v Nottingham Forest, below
Nottingham Forest v Chelsea LIVE: Latest Premier League updates
Nottingham Forest host Chelsea as Premier League returns | Kick-off 12:30pm
Ange Postecoglou under pressure after seven-game winless run as boss
Chelsea looking to back up victory over Liverpool before international break
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca serves one-match ban after red card for celebrations
1 minute ago
What is the Chelsea team news?
On top of Maresca’s absence, Chelsea will be without Cole Palmer for another six weeks as his groin issue prolongs. Reece James has been passed fit to feature, though, while Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana are back in contention. Benoit Badiashile is out until December with a muscle problem, while Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto are doubts.
Predicted line-up
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; James, Lavia; Estevao, Buonanotte, Gittens; Pedro.
Jamie Braidwood18 October 2025 09:33
2 minutes ago
What is the Nottingham Forest team news?
Forest don’t have many injury concerns, with their only major blow being that of Ola Aina who has been out for a while with a hamstring problem. Oleksandr Zinchenko and Douglas Luiz are in a race against time to make 100 percent fitness, though.
Predicted line-up
Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Dominguez; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus.
Jamie Braidwood18 October 2025 09:32
3 minutes ago
When is Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea?
Nottingham Forest’s clash with Chelsea in the Premier League kicks off at 12:30pm BST on Saturday 18 October at the City Ground in Nottingham.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the game on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage starting at 11am BST. Subscribers can also watch the match on discovery+.
Jamie Braidwood18 October 2025 09:31
4 minutes ago
Good morning
Chelsea make the trip to Ange Postecoglou’s struggling Nottingham Forest as the Premier League returns from the October international break.
The Blues prolonged Liverpool’s slip last time out, with Estevao’s stoppage-time winner sending Stamford Bridge into euphoria and stripping the defending champions of top position.
Enzo Maresca sprinted down the touchline to celebrate with his players but won’t have the chance to do the same at the City Ground - he’ll be absent from the Chelsea bench as he serves a one-match ban for his antics.
Postecoglou, meanwhile, may not have much time left in his own dugout after a disastrous start to life at Forest, having failed to register a win in his first seven games since being appointed in September.
Jamie Braidwood18 October 2025 09:30