Glasner: 'I will not be making any more compromises' after Forest's 2-0 defeat at Brentford
Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner says he needs to "make some changes" after his side lost 2-0 to Brentford on Saturday. Forest have won just one Premier League game in nine since Glasner took charge and have picked up a single point from the last 15 available.
- Result: Brentford 2-0 Nottingham Forest
- Competition: Premier League
- Forest form: One win in nine league games under Glasner
- Points: One point from the last 15 available
- Quote: Glasner says he will not make any more compromises
What was said
"I will not be making any more compromises."
Glasner also said he needs to "make some changes" after the defeat. The German coach is clearly frustrated with his side's recent performances and results, and his comments suggest he is ready to take decisive action to turn Forest's season around.
The phrase "no more compromises" hints that Glasner may have been accommodating players or tweaking his preferred style to suit the squad. Now, he appears ready to impose his own ideas fully, even if that means making unpopular decisions or leaving out certain players.
Why Glasner is drawing a line in the sand
Oliver Glasner has been in charge at the City Ground for nine Premier League matches, and the return of one win and a single point from the last five games is simply not good enough for a club with Forest's ambitions. The 2-0 loss to Brentford was another damaging result, and Glasner knows that the pressure is mounting.
His comments about compromises are telling. It suggests that until now, he has been trying to blend his tactical approach with the existing squad's strengths, perhaps making concessions on pressing intensity, defensive line height, or positional discipline. Those compromises have not worked. Forest have been conceding goals and struggling to score, and the table makes for grim reading.
By declaring an end to compromises, Glasner is signalling a shift to a more rigid, demanding style. Expect to see players who do not fit his system dropped, and a greater emphasis on the non-negotiables that defined his successful spells at previous clubs. The next few matches will reveal which players respond and which are left behind.
Talking points
- Is Glasner right to abandon compromises, or is he shifting blame onto his players for his own tactical failures?
- Forest have taken one point from 15 – how many more games can Glasner survive if results do not improve?
- Which players will be most affected by Glasner's new hardline approach, and will senior figures accept being dropped?
- Was the 2-0 defeat to Brentford a turning point or just another low in a season that is slipping away?
What happens next
Nottingham Forest return to Premier League action next weekend, and Glasner will have had a full week on the training ground to implement his changes. The fixture is yet to be confirmed, but the stakes are clear: another defeat could leave Forest deep in trouble and increase the scrutiny on Glasner's position. The head coach has drawn a line in the sand; now his players must respond.
Frequently asked questions
What did Oliver Glasner say after Nottingham Forest lost to Brentford?
Glasner said: "I will not be making any more compromises" and added that he needs to "make some changes" after the 2-0 defeat.
How many games has Nottingham Forest won under Oliver Glasner?
Forest have won just one Premier League game in nine since Glasner's arrival, and have picked up a single point from the last 15 available.
What was the score in Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
Brentford beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 in their Premier League match.
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