AliousNottingham Forest’s current playing style under Nuno Espirito Santo has drawn comparisons to Leicester City’s 2015-16 Premier League-winning team, according to Gary Lineker.
Forest secured their third consecutive Premier League victory by defeating Brentford 2-0 away from home, with Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga finding the net. This marked Brentford’s first home loss of the season. The fourth-placed Forest team has particularly excelled in away matches this season.
Speaking on Match of the Day, Lineker, who previously played for Leicester, noted tactical similarities between Forest’s approach and Leicester’s championship-winning season, though he explicitly stated he wasn’t suggesting Forest would win the league.
Fellow Match of the Day analyst Ashley Williams highlighted how well-suited Forest’s style is for away games, with this being their fifth away victory of the campaign. He emphasized that Forest is comfortable playing without possession, featuring a strong defensive core. Williams pointed out that when Forest regains possession, they transition forward swiftly and decisively, prioritizing quick attacking moves over elaborate build-up play. Their direct approach typically results in creating scoring opportunities whenever they win the ball.
The team’s efficiency in converting possession into attacking chances was particularly noted, with Williams emphasizing their commitment to forward progression rather than methodical build-up play.
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