Steve Cooper addressed the media following his Nottingham Forest side’s formation change against Burnley last night.
The Forest manager often uses a 5-2-2-1 configuration, but the Reds lined up in a 4-2-3-1 against Vincent Kompany’s side, with the emphasis on attacking in wide areas.
On his debut, Callum Hudson-Odoi curled home a beautifully, with Anthony Elanga being direct and creating chances on the opposite flank.
Cooper discussed the logic behind the switch in depth Friday night, conceding that his team now has excellent possibilities to play other systems.
Steve Cooper is in charge of formation.
After the match, Cooper told BBC Radio Nottingham that his team now has ‘excellent choices,’ allowing him to play different formations as and when needed.
Steve Cooper spoke to the media after Nottingham Forest’s formation adjustment against Burnley last night.
The Forest manager frequently employs a 5-2-2-1 formation, but the Reds set up in a 4-2-3-1 against Vincent Kompany’s side, with a focus on attacking in wide areas.
Callum Hudson-Odoi curled home a stunning goal on his debut, with Anthony Elanga being direct and generating chances on the opposing wing.
Cooper spoke on the reasoning behind the switch on Friday night, admitting that his squad now has tremendous opportunities to play alternative systems.
Formation is overseen by Steve Cooper.
Cooper told BBC Radio Nottingham after the game that his team now had ‘great choices,’ allowing him to play multiple formations as and when needed.
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