Bournemouth delivered a rude awakening to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, prompting Sean Dyche to come to terms with a harsh reality.

After a thrilling victory over FC Porto in the Europa League, there were high hopes for a quick turnaround under Dyche’s leadership at the City Ground. However, Bournemouth quickly dashed those hopes with a comfortable win, thanks to goals from Marcus Tavernier and Eli Junior Kroupi.

A major concern for Forest was the performance of goalkeeper Matz Sels, whose errors led to Bournemouth’s goals. Despite his strong displays in the previous season, Sels has struggled to replicate that form, failing to keep a clean sheet in the current campaign.

The once-reliable Sels is now under scrutiny, with calls for his replacement growing louder. Backup goalkeeper John Victor has shown promise and could provide a viable alternative to Sels, especially with the team’s precarious position in the league.

Constant changes in coaching staff have added to the pressure on Sels, as Dyche becomes the third manager he has worked under this season. As Forest faces a potential relegation battle, Dyche will need Sels to regain his form and stability in goal to navigate the challenges ahead.