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Because of this switch from #MUFC, Nuno felt comfortable in taking Wood off for #NFFC in the closing stages, replacing him with Dominguez who slotted in as the centre forward.
There's a lot less responsibility on the Forest front line & Dominguez was rarely troubled in an unfamiliar position.
There's a lot less responsibility on the Forest front line & Dominguez was rarely troubled in an unfamiliar position.
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Even higher up, it's still just Mainoo behind the #NFFC front line. This means Man Utd either have to play difficult balls forward to the strikers or play to wider areas.
Both options suit Forest who now have more men in the defensive line and are comfortable at defending crosses with Morato.
Both options suit Forest who now have more men in the defensive line and are comfortable at defending crosses with Morato.
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Even higher up, it's still just Mainoo behind the #NFFC front line. This means Man Utd either have to play difficult balls forward to the strikers or play to wider areas.
Both options suit Forest who now have more men in the defensive line and are comfortable at defending crosses with Morato.
Both options suit Forest who now have more men in the defensive line and are comfortable at defending crosses with Morato.
#NFFC have already gone to a back 3/5 so there should be more space in the middle, but Amorim removes a player from the space which means Forest have less to worry about in central areas during the build up. We see now there's just Mainoo occupying that space behind Forest's front line.
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
#NFFC have already gone to a back 3/5 so there should be more space in the middle, but Amorim removes a player from the space which means Forest have less to worry about in central areas during the build up. We see now there's just Mainoo occupying that space behind Forest's front line.
As Wood is caught in two minds (like he was in the first) to either press De Ligt or stay back, we see Hudson-Odoi make a very smart call for #NFFC in moving to drop into the space to cover Ugarte.
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
As Wood is caught in two minds (like he was in the first) to either press De Ligt or stay back, we see Hudson-Odoi make a very smart call for #NFFC in moving to drop into the space to cover Ugarte.
Once again, as #NFFC intercept the ball because of the well-timed and well-constructed press, Forest have multiple numbers in the final third and can create an opportunity to score another goal.
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Once again, as #NFFC intercept the ball because of the well-timed and well-constructed press, Forest have multiple numbers in the final third and can create an opportunity to score another goal.
Wood continues to press forward for #NFFC onto Onana and is followed by his team mates Hudson-Odoi and Jota Silva. There's no easy short pass for Onana.
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Wood continues to press forward for #NFFC onto Onana and is followed by his team mates Hudson-Odoi and Jota Silva. There's no easy short pass for Onana.
This gives space for MGW to receive the ball for #NFFC - and even he has the option to pass and slide in Jota for a chance on goal. Instead he takes the shot which thankfully goes in!
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
This gives space for MGW to receive the ball for #NFFC - and even he has the option to pass and slide in Jota for a chance on goal. Instead he takes the shot which thankfully goes in!
It's a poor pass and Hudson-Odoi picks it up and travels forward. Because of the numbers forward for #NFFC, CHO has 3 options. He can pass left to Wood, continue on the ball himself, or pass right to MGW - this means Ugarte is hesitant to commit at this stage.
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
It's a poor pass and Hudson-Odoi picks it up and travels forward. Because of the numbers forward for #NFFC, CHO has 3 options. He can pass left to Wood, continue on the ball himself, or pass right to MGW - this means Ugarte is hesitant to commit at this stage.
Hudson-Odoi now is the man pressing from the wing as requested by Nuno - #NFFC have 4 men in the final third as Yoro plays a pass down the line for Fernandes.
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Hudson-Odoi now is the man pressing from the wing as requested by Nuno - #NFFC have 4 men in the final third as Yoro plays a pass down the line for Fernandes.
Immediately after the goal, #NFFC drop back deeper to reduce the space behind the first line. This is perhaps a little more passive than they'd like to play, but it provides a platform to regain a little control in the match.
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Immediately after the goal, #NFFC drop back deeper to reduce the space behind the first line. This is perhaps a little more passive than they'd like to play, but it provides a platform to regain a little control in the match.
Eventually Bruno Fernandes moves into the space for #MUFC, and Anderson isn't tight enough so he can play a simple pass to Ugarte who has lots of space to move in to.
Because #NFFC's central midfielders are wide, there's a huge gap between the front line and defensive line.
Because #NFFC's central midfielders are wide, there's a huge gap between the front line and defensive line.
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
De Ligt continues to carry the ball forward as Ugarte moves a little further behind Wood. The striker is caught in two minds weather to press for #NFFC or drop deeper.
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
De Ligt continues to carry the ball forward as Ugarte moves a little further behind Wood. The striker is caught in two minds weather to press for #NFFC or drop deeper.
Throughout the game Wood was consistently looking over his shoulder, monitoring the movement of Ugarte. He continued to make slight adjustments to cut off the passing lanes for #NFFC.
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Throughout the game Wood was consistently looking over his shoulder, monitoring the movement of Ugarte. He continued to make slight adjustments to cut off the passing lanes for #NFFC.
How did Nuno set up #NFFC to prevent #MUFC from playing the ball into central areas in the build up phase?🧵
Forest set up with MGW & Wood deeper, looking after the Man Utd CMs. The winger on either side is expected to push forward when the ball is on their side of the pitch.
Forest set up with MGW & Wood deeper, looking after the Man Utd CMs. The winger on either side is expected to push forward when the ball is on their side of the pitch.
December 8, 2024 at 2:07 PM
