Pereira tactical change 'has unlocked something' in attack

TL;DR

Nottingham Forest's tactical shift under Vitor Pereira has improved their attacking performance, leading to more shots on goal. In their last match, they had 35 shots but failed to score, with Wolves' goalkeeper Jose Sa excelling.

Key points

Vitor Pereira's tactical changes improved Nottingham Forest's attack
Nottingham Forest had 35 shots in their last match
Jose Sa was named player of the match for Wolves

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In Sean Dyche's last game in charge of Nottingham Forest, the Reds famously had 35 shots on goal, 10 of which were on target, and scored none. Wolves' goalkeeper Jose Sa was player of the match and deservedly so, such was the home team's profligacy.

At that point, Forest had scored just 25 goals in 26 Premier League games. But, under Vitor Pereira, we have now scored 16 goals in eight Premier League games, plus a further eight in six Europa League matches.

Just when you begin to wonder where the goals will come from, there are 24 goals in 16 outings.

Pereira has overseen his side score more goals than any other Premier League side since he joined the club on 15 February. Nine of those came in just two games - two very important games - at a stage of the season where we desperately needed to win games.

But, even so, Friday's 5-0 demolition away at Sunderland was expected by no-one - except, perhaps, Pereira.

A season-ending injury to Callum Hudson-Odoi was hardly the news Forest needed, but the tactical change to play two strikers - and Igor Jesus - and give freedom to float and find space has unlocked something.

Q&A

What tactical changes did Vitor Pereira implement at Nottingham Forest?

Vitor Pereira's tactical changes have focused on enhancing the team's attacking strategy, resulting in increased shot attempts.

How many shots did Nottingham Forest have in their last match?

Nottingham Forest had 35 shots in their last match, with 10 of those on target.

Who was the standout player in Nottingham Forest's last game against Wolves?

Wolves' goalkeeper Jose Sa was the standout player, earning the player of the match award for his performance.