Nottingham Forest’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League have been dealt another major setback following their 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Sunday.
The result has left both fans and club officials frustrated, especially after Chelsea’s earlier defeat to Newcastle had given Forest a golden opportunity to secure a crucial win.
Drama Unfolds on the Pitch as Forest and Leicester Draw
The match itself was full of drama, with Leicester taking an early lead through Conor Coady.
However, Forest responded well, with Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood both scoring to put the Reds ahead.
It seemed like they had done enough to take all three points, but Leicester wasn’t finished.
Facundo Buonanotte scored late to level the game, leaving Forest with just a single point to show for their efforts.
Evangelos Marinakis Confronts Nuno Espirito Santo After the Whistle
After the final whistle, Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was visibly angry.
In an unusual move, he stormed onto the pitch to confront manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
The frustration was clear on Marinakis’ face as he waved his hands and exchanged heated words with Santo.
Despite the confrontation, the manager kept his composure and remained calm during the exchange.
Gary Neville Criticizes Forest Owner’s Outburst
The incident quickly caught the attention of pundits, with Gary Neville taking to social media to comment on the situation.
He expressed his disapproval of Marinakis’ actions, calling it “scandalous” and suggesting that Nuno should negotiate his exit immediately.
Neville also pointed out that neither the Forest fans, players, nor manager deserved such treatment.
Forest’s Recent Form and Falling Down the Table
Sunday’s draw was yet another blow to Nottingham Forest’s ambitions, with the team having won just one of their last six Premier League matches.
Once sitting comfortably in the top three for much of the season, they now find themselves in seventh place, with only two games remaining.
The team’s slide down the table has left many wondering if a Champions League spot is still within reach.