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Nottingham Forest Lose 3-2 to Fulham in the Premier League (September 2022) Complete Details!

By Sara Qasim

Posted on September 17, 2022

Nottingham Forest suffered a 3-2 defeat against Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday. Forest had several players out due to injury, including Richards and Niakhate. Fulham had a few key players missing too, including Daniel James and Aleksander Mitrovic. Also, Forest were without the suspended Manor Solomon and Harry Wilson. We take a look at what we learned from the game and what happened to the players involved.

Nottingham Forest loses 3-2 to Fulham

Nottingham Forest lost their fourth straight Premier League game, losing 3-2 to Fulham at the City Ground. The Reds had been 2-0 up at half-time but gave up their lead in the second half to concede three goals in six minutes. Although Taiwo Awoniyi’s header gave Forest the lead in the 11th minute, the hosts reacted strongly to take the lead in the 31st minute through Tosin Adarabioyi’s header. Forest were level after 65 minutes when they conceded their third, a header from Ryan Yates’ corner. Fulham made it 3-2 in the 77th minute with a goal from Lewis O’Brien.

Fulham made the game very difficult for Forest. The Reds’ defensive frailties were exposed as they made mistakes across the park. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson was forced into a few saves, including a fantastic one from Aleksandar Mitrovic on his 28th birthday. Forest had a good spell in the second half but were unable to take advantage of their own defensive lapses. Adarabioyo headed an equaliser from Willian’s corner, while Palhinha struck a stunning long-range finish from 20 yards. Awoniyi’s goal was the last of Forest’s goals, but Forest were the first Premier League team to receive 100 shots this season.

The visitors came out in the second half stronger, with Forest trying to get back into the game but struggling to find a way to score. Tosin Adarabioyo headed home a corner on 54 minutes, then Joao Palhinha struck again to make it 2-1. Harrison Reed then added the third goal with a fine strike. Forest fought hard to get back into the game, but Fulham hung on to their lead to win the Premier League game and move up to sixth in the table.

Niakhate and Richards unavailable for Forest

Nottingham Forest have a few injury concerns ahead of their game against Everton. Moussa Niakhate and Omar Richards are both injured and are not expected to be fit for the match. Jack Colback is recovering from illness and is a doubt. In addition, Antonee Robinson and Manor Solomon are out, as is Harry Wilson. However, there is a bright spot for the Reds in the form of Neco Williams, who joined the club from Liverpool earlier this month.

Nottingham Forest were promoted to the top flight in 1999, but started the season with three defeats. Niakhate and Richards are both injured, and the Reds are without two of their most important players. However, the team is still in a good position. Currently, they are two points above the relegation zone and have four points from four games. BT Sport will be showing both games on August 31.

Nottingham Forest’s latest defeat came at the hands of Fulham. The Reds were leading at the half-time interval, but the visitors scored early on and Forest could only pull it back in the closing stages. It is essential that Steve Cooper finds consistency in his team selection in order to avoid another defeat.

Despite the dreadful start to the season, Nottingham Forest have managed to get three points in the Premier League this year. Their win over Newcastle United was a rare triumph this season, while draws against West Ham and Everton have been a relief. However, Forest have had a nightmare of a season defensively since then. In their last game, they were beaten by Tottenham with two goals in five minutes. They were also beaten 6-1 by Man City, a match which they were unable to recover from. A win today could help launch Forest out of the relegation zone and give them some confidence.

Aleksander Mitrovic and Daniel James key players for Cottagers

In the first half, Forest looked like they were going to dominate, but failed to make it count, letting Fulham in for a 3-2 win. Forest’s weakened defence meant that Forest were unable to deal with the visitors’ pace and strength in the air. Forest were on the back foot for much of the game, and a goal from Bobby Decordova-Reid gave the visitors a deserved lead. Mitrovic then passed the ball to Reed, who scored a second. In the second half, Forest were unable to adjust to the changing dynamic and conceded three goals in six second-half minutes.

The strike duo have been impressive since joining the club in the summer. Mitrovic missed Euro 2020 with Croatia, but he returned to the club and made an impact in the opening game of the season, scoring a hat-trick against Middlesbrough. Mitrovic then went on to score twice against Huddersfield. Mitrovic also picked up a booking against Middlesbrough.

In the first half of the season, Mitrovic scored six goals, including a hat-trick in an emphatic win over Swansea at Craven Cottage. The Serbian striker has been in impressive form for the club and has a great imitation of Diego Costa.

Manor Solomon and Harry Wilson sidelined for Fulham

Fulham winger Manor Solomon has suffered a knee injury and is likely to miss the rest of the season. He has only recently joined the club and made his debut against Liverpool on Saturday. But the injury, which is believed to be a meniscus tear, means he will miss the next two to three months. His recovery time will depend on the extent of the surgery and the length of time he will have to recover.

Liverpool have no fresh injury concerns and should retain the majority of their first team squad, although head coach Cooper may make some changes to his starting XI. Jesse Lingard could be replaced by Taiwo Awoniyi, and Emmanuel Dennis is pushing to get a starting role. However, the XI may be weakened by Manor Solomon and Harry Wilson sidelinings.

Fulham have a void in the wing position, and while they still have Willian, they are in need of a winger. Manor Solomon and Harry Wilson are both out with long-term injuries, and winger Jay Stansfield is still developing as a first-team regular.

Despite the lack of attacking options, Fulham are still in a good position to stay up in the top flight. Last season, the London club finished 18th. This season, they are currently in 10th place. The team has won two games, and drawn two against Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Palhinha proving to be a key player for Forest

Forest are relying heavily on Palhinha to provide a strong header threat. The Brazilian was a key player in the win over Fulham in August. The Brazilian was signed by Silva after Forest were promoted to the Premier League. It will be interesting to see how he performs in the Premier League. Forest have now lost four of their last five league games.

Palhinha played for Sporting from 2016 to 2022 and scored four goals in 72 league games. He also helped them to the Premiera Liga title in 2020-21. In the same season, he was named in the Primiera Liga Team of the Season. Nottingham Forest have been one of the most active spenders during the recent transfer window and have also signed Jesse Lingard on a free transfer.

Palhinha will be a key player for Forest next season. As the skipper, he will want to set the right example and be a leader. After all, he won the EFL Championship Team of the Season along with teammates Yates and the next man on our list.

Mangala’s defensive positioning may be one of the reasons why Forest have struggled. He is slow to react and often allows play to go through him before he can intercept it. This leaves the team vulnerable to counter attacks.

Team News for all 20 Premier League clubs

The English Premier League is a professional football league in the United Kingdom. Its 20 teams play each other twice during the season, home and away. Each team plays 38 games in a season, from August through May. The clubs have to compete against each other in order to win the league.

Bournemouth have a number of injuries. Karl Darlow, Emil Krafth, and Jonjo Shelvey are all out. The club’s other injuries include defender Callum Wilson, who has been out since the Merseyside derby. Despite this, manager Eddie Howe revealed that only Callum Wilson has improved in recent weeks. Also injured are Andros Townsend, Mason Holgate, and Yerry Mina. Abdoulaye Doucoure is available for selection. Dom Calvert-Lewin could also make the matchday squad, having trained over the week.

While Bournemouth have made a record breaking number of transfers in the last decade, they are not as prolific as some other Premier League clubs. This may be due to the fact that they spent five seasons in the Premier League, giving manager Eddie Howe more time to make the right decisions. Meanwhile, Brentford broke the transfer record by signing Keane Lewis-Potter from Hull City. Another club that has signed new players is Walsall, who have signed Rico Henry, Romay Sawysawy, and Will Grigg.