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Forest's Striker Search Intensifies After Braga Loss
23 Jan
Summary
- Nottingham Forest seeks a new striker amid Europa League defeat.
- Club eyes Italy forward Lorenzo Lucca from Udinese/Napoli.
- A late own goal and missed penalty led to a damaging loss.
Nottingham Forest is actively working to sign a new striker, as confirmed by manager Sean Dyche. The club's need for a forward was starkly highlighted in their recent 1-0 Europa League defeat against Braga. This loss has all but ended their hopes of progressing beyond the play-off round.
The team deployed winger Dan Ndoye in a makeshift striker role due to injuries and registration issues with their primary forwards. The crucial match was ultimately decided by a calamitous 'minute of madness' in the second half.
This period saw captain Ryan Yates score an unfortunate own goal less than a minute after Morgan Gibbs-White missed a penalty. Dyche expressed frustration, noting the effort but the lack of a decisive edge, and acknowledged the challenge of managing player fatigue while seeking new talent.
