Nottingham Forest forward, Chris Wood, has opened up about the actions taken by him and his teammates in response to the contentious defeat they faced over the weekend.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s team once again found themselves at the receiving end of questionable officiating decisions from both the referee and VAR during their match against Everton. Despite their efforts, Everton emerged victorious, clinching all three points as a result of three pivotal decisions that did not go in Forest’s favor.
Following the disappointing outcome, there was evident frustration within the club, leading to the release of a strongly worded statement on social media. Reports have surfaced suggesting that Forest owner, Evangelos Marinakis, is contemplating legal action if his team faces relegation this season.
Amidst the turmoil, the players have been left to battle it out at the lower end of the table, feeling that decisions on the field have been unjustly against them. Chris Wood, who has been a standout performer for Forest this season with 12 Premier League goals, shared insights on how the team coped after their defeat against Everton.
Expressing the team’s emotions post-match, Wood stated, “We were all angry, upset, and frustrated after the game. I believe we’ve had more than our fair share of bad decisions this season, which has been disheartening. While we can’t control external decisions, we’ve chosen to focus on what we can influence on the pitch.”
Acknowledging the challenges faced by the team, Wood emphasized the importance of quickly moving on from the disappointment. With upcoming fixtures against strong opponents like Manchester City, Forest’s priority is staying resilient and remaining focused on the task ahead.
Despite the backlash from the media and concerns raised by pundits like Gary Neville about the impact of post-game statements on the team, Forest aims to maintain their resolve and unity as they push forward in the remaining matches of the season.
“The manager and the fans are all obsessed with the notion that everyone is against us when discussing referees, but this strategy is not proving effective for them. There may be some validity to these remarks, especially evident in Wood’s case, highlighting how the players’ attention may be diverted away from the crucial four upcoming matches for the club.”
