Nottingham Forest is set to embark on their third Premier League season after a 23-year absence. While the team has shown progress, there is still much work to be done. The team has talented players but needs to focus on improving their game management and set piece defending, as well as increasing their goal-scoring capabilities. They finished fourth lowest scorers in the division and struggled to maintain leads, losing 53 points from winning positions since the start of last season.
Despite these challenges, the club’s biggest success this season was survival in the Premier League despite a four-point deduction for breaching profit and sustainability rules. Their final points total of 32 set a new record low for Premier League survival, highlighting the need for improvement in the upcoming season.
However, one of the biggest frustrations for Nottingham Forest was their controversial social media post following a defeat at Everton in March. The post led to FA and Premier League charges, with dissatisfaction over decisions made during the match spilling over and creating unwanted attention.
As they head into the summer, Nottingham Forest’s key priority will be shaping their squad and retaining their best talent. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo expects interest in some of their players such as Morgan Gibbs-White, so it will be important for them to make strategic decisions on squad size and player transfers to strengthen the team for next season.
Moving forward, Nottingham Forest must focus on areas where they can improve both on and off the pitch. Fans and experts alike are eager to see how they will address their weaknesses and build on their strengths to continue their progress in the Premier League.