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nottingham forest They still have months to go Premier League The current status remains up in the air following the recent results.
The Reds host Wolves at the bottom of the table tonight and are in desperate need of a win to boost the club’s hopes of avoiding relegation.
A win against Rob Edwards’ side would put the club five points clear of the relegation zone with 12 games remaining, underscoring the importance of all three points.
As for the manager Sean DycheTonight could be a big night for his tenure at the City Ground after there has been huge noise surrounding his long-term future in recent days.
Evangelos Marinakis has proven he’s not shy about making management changes, which could lead to a search for a new boss in the coming days.
Why Dyche became a pressure man at Forest
Dyche was tasked with keeping Forest in the Premier League after taking over in October, but there is no denying that he has not lived up to the heights many expected for the role.
He has coached 24 games so far, winning 10 and losing 10, but the manner of defeat and lack of quality performances has increased the pressure on his shoulders.
Friday’s defeat away to Leeds United was the latest example of the 54-year-old’s leadership through a sluggish period, which saw the Reds beaten by relegation rivals.
Reports have emerged over the past few days that Dyche could be given his marching orders this week if his men fail to take all three points at home tonight.
The Reds have won just two of their last nine games in England’s top flight, underscoring why the manager is currently under increasing pressure.
A late managerial change is undoubtedly a huge risk for Forest, but it’s a gamble the club can take to ensure they have what it takes to beat defeat at the end of May.
Forest could hire manager to replace Dyche
While Dyche currently remains in his role at the East Midlands, the noise surrounding a head coach’s future usually signals the beginning of the end, with their departure being a matter of when, not if.
If he is sacked, the 54-year-old will become the third manager to be sacked by the Reds after Nuno Espirito Santo Santo and Angie Postecoglou were both sacked.
The prospect of a fourth manager will be puzzling given last season’s success, but it remains to be seen who can take up the role at the City Ground.
Thomas Frank Given the Dane’s wealth of experience in the Premier League, having recently been sacked by Tottenham Hotspur, this is an option the club could turn to.
However, the management should give the recently sacked manager a pass and make every effort to secure a move for the former Brighton boss Roberto Dezerbi.
The 46-year-old coached the Seagulls for two years and was most recently in charge of Marseille in France, but it was confirmed earlier this week that he would leave the Ligue 1 side and would then be free to move elsewhere.
The Italian has a 57% win rate in 69 games in charge, helping the club finish second behind Paris Saint-Germain in the 2024/25 season.
De Zerbi most often uses the 4-2-3-1 formation, and he also Already attracted the attention of Manchester United Such an appointment would have been an ambitious one for Marinakis in recent years.
He has previously been admired by East Midlands staff despite being linked with a move to Old Trafford, which could open the door to a possible appointment.
However, during his previous spell in England he has shown his ability to thrive at such a level, which will undoubtedly make him an upgrade over current boss Dyche.
The Italian was labeled “geniusStatman Dave is leading the Seagulls to their first European appearance and his underlying numbers in the Premier League are worth reading.
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Roberto De Zerbi – PL Career |
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Statistics |
consistent |
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game management |
70 |
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victory |
26 |
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lottery |
19 |
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loss |
25 |
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Number of goals scored |
116 |
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Number of goals scored |
110 |
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points per game |
1.39 |
He has achieved a better win rate at this level than the current Reds boss, while also averaging more goals per game – something Forest have been struggling with in the 2025/26 season.
De Zerby also lost a smaller proportion of the games he coached while recording a better points-per-game record – a statistic that could be crucial for Forest at the end of the season.
It remains to be seen whether the former Brighton boss is interested in a move to the City Ground, but he is a quality manager the board should be looking for if Dyche is sacked.
Tonight’s game against Wolves appears to be a make-or-break affair for the 54-year-old, with failure to take all three points undoubtedly leaving the Italian with a distinct possibility of a move away.
