Overview
- Dyche was appointed on Tuesday to replace Ange Postecoglou after a brief, just-over-a-month tenure, with reports stating a deal through 2027 and long-time aides Ian Woan and Steve Stone joining his staff.
- His debut comes on Thursday at the City Ground against Porto in the Europa League, marking Dyche’s first competitive match in European league play as a manager.
- Forest are winless in ten matches, sit in the Premier League relegation zone, and have one point from two Europa League fixtures after a 2-2 draw at Real Betis and a 3-2 home loss to Midtjylland.
- Dyche has set a back-to-basics tone, stressing the need to be “strong, fit and organised” while seeking a better balance between risk and defensive solidity.
- Striker Chris Wood and winger Dilane Bakwa were absent from an open training session before the Porto game, with reasons not yet disclosed.