Nottingham Forest's scoring problems have been a focus of training this week, with the Premier League's second-lowest scorers working on their finishing ahead of the Arsenal fixture. Forest have had the third-most shots in the top flight but rank 19th in conversion rate, netting five fewer goals than their expected goals.
Head coach Oliver Glasner knew when to hand over the advice to an expert. He passed the message to striker Chris Wood, who has scored almost 200 goals in English football, including 92 in the Premier League. "Who can talk more about scoring goals than Chris Wood can?" Glasner said. Wood told the squad, "Never lose your confidence in your ability," and reminded them there is always another chance around the corner.
Glasner is under pressure after winning just one of his first seven games in all competitions. He stressed that he does not have all the answers himself, saying a team supports each other with advice and experience. Forest's defeat at Crystal Palace last weekend, in which they had 24 shots, was their most frustrating yet. Glasner described it as their best attacking performance, though the final touch was missing.
The problems extend beyond finishing. Forest have won only once at the City Ground in the league since Christmas and have not scored there this season. Glasner insists the team must stay calm, adding that he would have more concern if his side were not creating chances.
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