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Ange Postecoglou Secure - For Now

As of the early hours today, the club were not intending to sack their manager but the unpredictable nature of the club and its owner the chairman means that things can change quickly.

The fans expressed their opinions on the previous day, demanding the exit of the man who replaced an local favorite and it is challenging to reverse the sentiment once that occurs.

Postecoglou is Marinakis’ man, the club chief having selected him well ahead of Nuno Espirito Santo was dismissed. Everyone at Forest anticipated a time of adjustment but to be without a victory in six games and suffering defeats at home to opposing teams were not part of the thoughts when he arrived last month.

Postecoglou was intended to change the style but he has his tactical philosophy, which is very different to his forerunner, so there is an understanding that these things take time. Patience, however, is not a trait often seen at Forest. The next three Premier League games are against tough opponents, so the challenge will intensify for the manager.

Alisson Out for Liverpool

Arne Slot has been speaking:

“Alisson is not part of the squad this weekend and he won’t travel to Brazil for the national team matches. The forward is returning to training today, let’s see where he is. The applies similarly for the winger. It hinges on how fast the recovery goes.

“I will be surprised if he the keeper will be there for the first game after the national team pause. After that progress may be a bit faster or a bit slower. It’s hard to predict. I’m not medically trained so I am unable to confirm if it is the identical issue.”

Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to start instead of the first choice.

“I think we’ve observed against Southampton how well he’s adjusted. We knew we were bringing in a high-quality goalkeeper. When he plays his first game that’s a demonstration he’s adjusted really well to our club. It’s not a surprise because he’s a quality player. Now he can do what we’ve had to do so many times in the previous seasons replacing the main keeper, like we’ve done so many times before.”

Weekend Matches

• Friday
• Cherries host Fulham (8pm)
• Tomorrow
• Leeds v Tottenham
• Gunners take on Hammers
• Manchester United v Sunderland
• Blues clash with Reds
• Day after
• Aston Villa v Burnley
• Newcastle v Nottingham Forest
• Wolves v Brighton
• Everton v Crystal Palace
• Bees welcome City

Continental Results

The evening went well for the remaining UK teams in continental competitions. And a disappointing evening for the teams from Scotland.

Crystal Palace extended their unbeaten run as Muñoz kicks off European tilt to flying start.

Europa League summary: McGinn seals victory as Rangers and Celtic lose.

Fan Reaction at City Ground

The scenes were close to extraordinary on a disheartening night, thousands of home supporters chanting: “You’re getting sacked in the morning.” Then the same fans added insult to injury, voicing the title of his former coach Nuno Espírito Santo, with a number directing comments at Evangelos Marinakis observing with his own large personal screen in the directors’ box. This made for a dismal spectacle.

Preview of Matches

Unbeaten in the Premier League since their Friday night opener, Bournemouth early momentum has been halted by consecutive draws: at home to Newcastle and at Elland Road last week. Fulham travel to the Vitality on Friday, offering Bournemouth a presentable chance of returning to victory and climbing the table. After a hectic off-season, the manager has aimed for stability in his lineup choices.

Trailing 2-1 at their opponents, the Bournemouth manager made a three substitutions to reintroduce three usual starters – David Brooks, Alex Scott and Marcus Tavernier – to his starting eleven and was rewarded with a late leveller. The team have also preserved solidity at the back, allowing only one goal in several matches between the away games to strong opponents. Marcos Senesi, often playing in an otherwise new defensive unit, has been crucial to the team’s continuity. The defender received accolades from the boss for his defensive work and danger at attacking set-pieces – as evidenced by his aerial pass for the leveling goal at Elland Road.