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SEAN DYCHE COULD AXE FOUR NOTTINGHAM FOREST STARS IN IMMEDIATE SHAKE-UP
Sean Dyche's arrival at Nottingham Forest signals a major tactical shift. Players like Zinchenko, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, and Morato now face a crucial test to adapt to his demanding, no-nonsense style or risk being sidelined in January.
Following Dyche's arrival, four Nottingham Forest players will face a crucial test.
Few were shocked by Evangelos Marinakis' decisiveness when Nottingham Forest announced Sean Dyche as their new manager, but the situation and time were telling. After a 3-0 loss to Chelsea, Dyche took over as Forest's third manager in a wild season, succeeding Ange Postecoglou, who left the position less than two months ago. Even if the appointment was made quickly, it clearly marks a change in course.
Dyche's arrival will probably lead to a significant reorganisation in the locker room for a team that has been struggling with identity, recruitment tactics, and consistency. His no-nonsense style will work well for some players, while by January, others might be shelved.
Dyche is Style and the Forest's Changing Terrain
Work pace, defensive solidity, and structure characterise Dyche's record. He prioritises discipline and character over flair, which immediately causes conflict with the expressive players Postecoglou favoured. As TeamTalk pointed out, "On the surface, it is reasonable to assume that Postecoglou's and Dyche's respective strategies differ in approach."
Chris Wood, one of Dyche's dependable lieutenants from Burnley, will be thrilled to see each other again. Others may find the new government merciless, especially those who arrived recently during Postecoglou's brief stint.
The fact that a number of summer acquisitions were left out of Forest's matchday roster against Chelsea suggested that the team was already disjointed. As always, practical, Dyche will not think twice about firing those who do not fit his system. The report went on to say, "It is difficult for a club to have three managers in a season by October and not have the players' performances scrutinised."
The Uncertain Role of Zinchenko
Oleksandr Zinchenko's technical profile might not fit Dyche's predilection for grit and positional rigidity, and his late loan arrival from Arsenal prompted questions. TeamTalk noted, "It is difficult to imagine he is defensively strong enough to gain Dyche's trust as a full-back."
If the Ukrainian can adjust to a midfield position, his adaptability might be a lifeline, but Dyche's past indicates that he has little tolerance for trial fits. The sensible course of action could be to send him back when the window opens if Forest has "no obligation to buy him in 2026," as stated.
Hutchinson and Kalimuendo Need to Be Reimagined
The Premier League journey of Arnaud Kalimuendo has not yet taken off. Signed from Rennes in August, the French striker "has had a terrible time at Forest… yet to play a game for the club." Kalimuendo will have to demonstrate his adaptability fast to avoid being offloaded, given Dyche's predilection for physically strong, aerially powerful forwards.
That difficulty is shown in Omari Hutchinson's situation. The teenage winger, who was brought in as a record signing, "had a lot of gametime as a no.10 for Ipswich Town last season," but touchline wingers who can track back and cross efficiently are given priority under Dyche's system. His Forest future will be determined by reinvention rather than notoriety.
Morato's Struggle for Recognition
Morato is one of the more interesting difficulties for defenders. Dyche is defensive demands—duelling prowess, aerial leadership, and organisational prowess—are widely known. According to TeamTalk, the Brazilian "has won 57.7% of his ground duels this season… and 62.5% of his aerial duels," which is encouraging. Fans still have varied opinions about him, so he will need to be reliable if he wants to gain Dyche's trust.
Unless he improves under Dyche's guidance, Morato may find himself in rotation as Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo are expected to anchor the backline.
A Crucial Few Weeks To Come
The shattered season of the forest has now reached a crucial point. Although Dyche's appointment provides stability, it necessitates flexibility. Careers could be revitalised by those who adopt his demanding manner; those who do not might soon find themselves overworked.
Nottingham Forest's season might still go from chaos to victory if Dyche can restore order and faith. However, the upcoming weeks could determine the destiny of players like Zinchenko, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, and Morato at the City Ground.
BRUNO SALTOR OFFICIALLY JOINS TOTTENHAM AS ASSISTANT COACH FOR THE NORTH LONDON DERBY
Tottenham appoints Bruno Saltor! Discover the new coaching team under Igor Tudor and the departures following Thomas Frank's exit.
Tottenham Hotspur just shook up their coaching staff, bringing in Bruno Saltor, a guy who’s worked with Chelsea and West Ham in the past.
Saltor’s stepping in alongside interim boss Igor Tudor until the season wraps up. Spurs let go of Thomas Frank earlier this month, and, like Manchester United, they’ve decided to go with a temporary setup for now and figure out the bigger picture in the summer.
Tudor, who’s managed clubs like Marseille, Lazio, and Juventus, is set to take charge for the first time this weekend in the North London derby against Arsenal. Saltor will be in the dugout for his first Spurs match, too.
If you’ve followed Saltor’s career, you might know he’s often worked with Graham Potter. That’s how he ended up at both Chelsea and West Ham. When Potter left Chelsea in 2023, Saltor took over as interim head coach. His one match in charge ended in a 0-0 draw with Liverpool. Frank Lampard replaced him soon after, and Saltor stayed on as part of the coaching staff until Mauricio Pochettino arrived, at which point he moved on. He later reunited with Potter at West Ham but left when Potter did in September.
Tottenham’s official statement confirmed the news: “Following the arrival of Igor Tudor as Head Coach until the end of the season, we can now confirm the appointment of three additional coaches to our Men’s First Team coaching staff. We welcome Bruno Saltor as Igor's assistant coach." Born in El Masnou, Spain, Saltor started his playing career in his home country before joining Brighton in 2012. He made 235 appearances there over seven years, then moved into coaching with the Seagulls after retiring in 2019. Since then, he’s picked up experience at Chelsea and West Ham.
Along with Saltor’s appointment, Spurs also announced some departures. Justin Cochrane, John Heitinga, and Chris Haslam are all leaving the coaching staff after Frank’s exit. The club thanked them for their efforts and wished them well.
GLASNER OUT? CRYSTAL PALACE CONSIDERING IMMEDIATE EXIT FOR BOSS AFTER DISMAL EUROPEAN DRAW
Oliver Glasner’s exit is imminent! Discover why Robbie Keane has emerged as the favorite to lead Crystal Palace out of crisis.
Oliver Glasner was supposed to stick around at Crystal Palace until the end of the season. That was the plan, anyway. But after another rough run of results, his exit could come a lot sooner.
Thursday night in Bosnia should’ve been nothing special, just a routine first leg against a team Palace should handle easily, with the real test back at Selhurst Park next week. Instead, a 1-1 draw against Zrinjski Mostar turned into another mess in a season that’s gotten uglier by the week for Glasner and Palace.
The travelling fans didn’t hide how they felt.
Palace have only managed one win in their last 15 games. That’s not a blip; it’s a full-on collapse, and it looks like Glasner’s time might be up even faster than everyone thought.
People at the top of the club have started openly asking if letting Glasner finish out his contract is actually hurting more than helping. He said back in January that he’d leave when his deal was up in the summer, but with results falling off a cliff and morale at rock bottom, those discussions have picked up speed.
Word is, Palace have already started looking for Glasner’s replacement, planning for a summer hire. But now, it looks like they might bring in his successor right away.
One name has shot straight to the top of the list: Robbie Keane.
TalkSPORT’s Alex Crook says Palace are considering Keane as a short-term fix if Glasner goes before the season ends. Keane’s reputation has soared lately. He won the Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Tel Aviv, then took the Hungarian league title in his first season at Ferencváros.
His win rate at Maccabi was over 73 per cent. He’s also done time as an assistant coach at Leeds and Middlesbrough. People who’ve played for him, like Ireland’s Callum O’Dowda, rave about him. O’Dowda said, “As soon as he opens his mouth, you want to listen. It’s phenomenal, really. On the coaching side,e he has been good.”
For now, Keane is still in charge at Ferencvaros, who are still in the Europa League, so prying him away won’t be simple.
Palace sit 13th in the Premier League, eight points clear of the relegation zone, but that gap feels less safe with every week they fail to win.
Tottenham even considered Keane as an interim manager before they went with Igor Tudor.
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