What's happening with Nottingham Forest?

Forest are gradually losing steam in the race for a Champions League ticket.

The Premier League's dark horse team this season was once certain to qualify for next season's Champions League, but is really struggling. Coach Nuno Espirito Santo's team has only won 1 of their last 6 matches, causing them to fall out of the top 5 with only 3 matches left in the season.

A team can hardly do anything without a main striker. Chris Wood scored 19 goals for Forest this season but is in decline. He scored 18 goals in his first 18 games of the season with a very high conversion rate (39% from 46 shots). Currently, he has only scored 1 goal from his last 12 shots, a success rate of only 8%.

Forest’s midfield has also been lacking in creativity. They have failed to provide Wood with enough chances, with just two in their last nine games, down from 21 in their previous 24. This has left Forest unable to maintain the attacking style that once propelled them to the top.

In addition, the defense has become a big problem for Forest. From the start of the season until February, Forest had a solid defense, conceding only 10 goals. However, since then, they have had to endure more shots and make more mistakes leading to goals.

Coach Nuno Santo and his team are vulnerable at this time.

Statistics from Opta show that since the beginning of April, Forest have had the fewest shots and faced the most shots compared to their rivals in the Premier League top 5 race including Chelsea, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Man City.

Another factor affecting Forest’s form is a thin squad. The constant use of so many starters in matches has taken a toll on their stamina. Injuries to Wood, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ola Aina have also made it difficult for Forest to maintain pace and power.

At this point, the Champions League dream is still in Forest's hands. If they win their remaining three games, especially the decisive match against Chelsea at the end of the season, Nuno Santo's team can break into the top four. Forest are currently only three points behind Chelsea and Newcastle.

But Forest must improve their situation soon. The timely return of Wood and Aina could be the key to achieving their goal. The crucial moment is approaching, can Forest overcome the challenge to make European Cup history? All will be decided in the upcoming tense matches.

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