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NOTTINGHAM FOREST supporters were left questioning the date after being perplexed by Ange Postecoglou’s lineup to face Chelsea.
at the City Ground for Saturday’s early kick-off.
Ange Postecoglou named an unusual starting XI to face ChelseaCredit: TNT Sports
Nottingham Forest fans were left verifying it wasn’t April Fool's DayCredit: TNT Sports
However, members of the home crowd felt the need to "pinch themselves" after the under-pressure Postecoglou named a dramatically altered starting XI.
Postecoglou, who had yet to secure a victory in any of his first seven matches as Forest manager, made five changes to the starting lineup from their last match – a 2-0 defeat against Newcastle – prior to the international break.
This included placing prolific striker Chris Wood on the bench, while Dan Ndoye and top scorer Igor Jesus also joined him there.
Additionally, three costly summer signings in Omari Hutchinson, Arnaud Kalimuendo, and Dilane Bakwa – who collectively cost £94 million – were all absent from the squad.
One astonished fan commented on social media: “Am I dreaming……. No, this isn’t a nightmare. Check the date……. Nope, not April Fool's Day. So that’s it then.
Postecoglou must have been a secret Derby fan all along.”
A second remarked: “Did he really leave our three major summer signings at home?”
A third added: “We invested £160 million in attackers this summer, and not a single one starts, while the player we attempted to offload does.”
Another said: “It feels like someone is playing a video game while selecting this team. Hutchinson, Kalimuendo, and Bakwa trained with Ange for two weeks and didn’t make the bench. That can’t be good for their development. I’d be surprised if we earn a point today, but I hope to be surprised. COYR!!!”
A fifth wrote: “Ange has officially lost his mind.”
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Why were Nottingham Forest fans confused about the lineup?
Fans were baffled by the unusual choices made by manager Ange Postecoglou, especially the omission of several high-profile summer signings.
What changes did Postecoglou make to the starting XI?
Postecoglou made five changes to the starting lineup, including dropping key players like Chris Wood to the bench.
What was the reaction on social media?
Fans expressed their disbelief and frustration on social media, questioning the manager's decisions and the absence of expensive signings.
