For example, I have no understanding if somebody wants to go home on his own today from London to Nottingham.
Statistical models highlight a stark contrast for the club, which entered the weekend ranked third in Opta’s expected table while sitting third-bottom in the actual standings.
Despite the friction, the manager stressed that he takes full responsibility for the team's direction and offered some sympathy for their efforts on the pitch, stating, “They tried.”.
Glasner pointed to the tactical display during the match, noting, “There was a lot of smart play and leadership from our players.”.
The manager blamed himself for compromising his principles and delivered a stark warning to his squad regarding their commitment.
Forest generated two-and-a-half times as many chances as Brentford in the fixture and restricted their opponents to seven shots.
Glasner told players that if they did not buy in to his approach, they could leave the club.
His post-match press conference lasted 14 frustrated minutes in which, repeatedly banging the desk, he blamed himself for compromising his principles and told players that if they didn’t “buy in” they could “leave”.
No side has underperformed their xG as significantly as Forest, who went into the weekend third in Opta’s expected table but third-bottom in real life.