How Nottingham Forest could line up under Sean Dyche as £34m signing and Chris Wood features
Nottingham Forest fans are promised another change in style following the appointment of Sean Dyche.
Known for his defensive solidity and ability to keep clean sheets, Dyche is the complete opposite of what Nottingham Forest watched under Ange Postecoglou’s erratic style.
The Reds need the 54-year-old to rescue their season after a 3-0 loss to Chelsea saw them drop to 18th position in the Premier League table.
Dyche, who has already transformed the atmosphere at Forest, is known for keeping teams in the top-flight, doing so at Burnley and Everton.
But supporters will be hoping for better than just survival at the City Ground, as they aim to push towards the top half.
How Nottingham Forest could line up under Sean Dyche
Football Insider understands that Forest will not spend big in January, despite the arrival of Dyche, and that could be a blessing.
The Premier League side strengthened considerably during the summer, making 13 additions to their squad, and some have rarely had the opportunity to impress.
One of those is James McAtee, who has started just once in the top-flight following his transfer from Manchester City, while Dilane Bakwa has played just 174 minutes in the competition.
McAtee and Bakwa are just two of the many players looking to impress under Dyche, who will likely deploy his 4-4-1-1 formation.
The Englishman’s style is more old-fashioned than many managers in the modern game, believing in a more urgent way of playing that builds from a solid foundation.
So, with that in mind, here is how Forest could possibly line up under Dyche.
Ndoye, who joined for £34million from Bologna during the summer, features in the lineup alongside the likes of Juventus loanee Luiz and Wood.
Chris Wood will be delighted by Dyche’s arrival
Wood will arguably be most pleased by Dyche’s arrival at the City Ground, having worked under him at Burnley.
| Premier League season | Chris Wood games / goals |
| 2020/21 | 33 games / 12 goals |
| 2019/20 | 32 games / 14 goals |
| 2018/19 | 38 games / 10 goals |
| 2017/18 | 24 games 10 goals |
The New Zealand sharpshooter hit double figures in four successive Premier League campaigns under the new Nottingham Forest boss, and he will surely be delighted to have crossed paths once more.
Wood struck 20 Premier League goals in 2024/25 but has failed to replicate such form this term. Now, the 33-year-old may have a new lease of life under Dyche and that is great news for everyone.