Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner is facing mounting pressure following his team's continued struggles in the Premier League, with the club currently positioned 19th, second from bottom. After a 2-0 defeat to Brentford on Sunday, Glasner acknowledged the precarious state of Forest’s season and hinted that his position could be at risk should results not improve.

Appointed at the start of the season as Forest’s fifth manager in less than a year, Glasner has overseen just one win in nine games. The latest loss extended the club’s poor run, with a fortuitous own goal by Forest defender Nikola Milenkovic and a late strike from Brentford’s Igor Thiago sealing the result. Despite Forest’s dominance in ball possession and chance creation during the match, they were unable to convert opportunities into points, a pattern Glasner said was symptomatic of deeper issues.

Glasner described the situation at Forest as “desperate,” emphasizing that the team is consistently outrun by opponents and calling for fundamental changes both on and off the pitch. He stressed the need for a comprehensive rebuild, from the squad personnel to the broader club infrastructure, and insisted he would not compromise on this vision. "If the players buy in, we can have a turnaround. And if not, the sixth manager will come in," Glasner said, underscoring his awareness that further poor results could result in his dismissal.

The Austrian also expressed frustration at internal matters, highlighting a recent disagreement over travel arrangements for one of his players as indicative of wider organizational challenges. Glasner denied feeling sorry for himself despite the pressure, pointing out that he has options elsewhere but remains committed to addressing Forest’s struggles.

Brentford, by contrast, secured a welcome win after a challenging run of their own. Despite not playing at their peak, they capitalized on Forest’s defensive errors. Dango Ouattara’s cross led to the own goal by Milenkovic, and a well-executed move involving Aaron Hickey and Jaidon Anthony set up Igor Thiago’s decisive finish. The victory ended Brentford’s four-match winless streak and was praised by club analyst Keith Andrews as potentially their best win of the season, coming against a side that had dominated much of the play.

Forest’s recent form and Glasner’s pointed remarks highlight the uncertainty at the club as they seek to avoid relegation. The coming weeks will be critical in determining whether the team can respond positively or whether a managerial change is imminent.