Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner expressed frustration following his team’s recent poor run, which saw them earn only one point from their last five Premier League matches. After a defeat marked by an own goal from defender Nikola Milenkovic and a second-half strike from Brentford’s Igor Thiago, Glasner took a firm stance on the need for change within the squad.

The loss came after a strong individual effort from Brentford winger Dango Ouattara, whose performance earned praise from Brentford boss Keith Andrews. Andrews highlighted Ouattara’s dynamic play and selfless contribution, describing him as “electric” and key to his team’s game plan. Despite the goal taking the spotlight, Andrews emphasized the winger’s work rate and quality throughout the match.

For Forest, the defeat underscores ongoing issues with costly mistakes at crucial moments. Glasner acknowledged that while individual effort remains, errors have repeatedly undermined the team’s ability to secure wins. Pointing to midfielder James McAtee’s late-stage determination as an example of the team’s grit, Glasner nonetheless stressed the collective responsibility for the club’s struggles.

The manager indicated that he plans to implement stricter standards moving forward and suggested that players dissatisfied with the new approach could consider leaving during the January transfer window. He emphasized the importance of the players as central figures in any turnaround, but insisted on the need for a collective change.

Reflecting on the post-match journey home — a three-hour bus trip — Glasner admitted to his frustration but framed his response as a necessary step for improvement rather than simple anger. With another Premier League fixture against Manchester City approaching before the next international break, Forest now face a critical opportunity to halt their slide and build momentum.

Brentford’s victory and Forest’s managerial response reveal contrasting outlooks. While the visitors enjoyed a boost from key player performances and tactical discipline, Forest confront the challenge of rectifying fundamental errors and reestablishing confidence ahead of the congested fixture schedule.