Nottingham Forest Considers Sacking Manager Nuno Espirito Santo After Season Start

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo faces uncertainty over his future due to a significant breakdown in his relationship with club owner Evangelos Marinakis, despite the team's recent success including a Europa League qualification and a strong season start with a 3-1 win over Brentford. The discord reportedly stems from disagreements over the club’s transfer policy and squad planning, which Santo openly criticized, leading to the club initiating a search for a new head coach. Although the squad has been strengthened with several new signings and has shown promising performances, the internal conflict has created tension among players and staff. While Forest prepares for upcoming matches, including a crucial game against Crystal Palace, the managerial situation remains unstable, and the club's hierarchy appears ready to make changes. Despite these challenges, Nuno's tenure has been marked by a significant turnaround from his previous short spell at Tottenham, demonstrating his capability at Forest. The club's management issues could overshadow the positive progress made on the pitch unless resolved promptly.