Forest manager Postecoglou under review as owner weighs his future

Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou faces intense scrutiny during the current international break as owner Evangelos Marinakis reviews the Australian’s position following a winless start to his tenure at the City Ground. Postecoglou, who was appointed last month to succeed Nuno Espirito Santo, has gone seven matches without a victory across all competitions, leaving Forest 17th in the Premier League and perilously close to the relegation zone.

Forest’s poor sequence includes five defeats and two draws, a 3-2 home loss to Championship Swansea in the League Cup, elimination from parts of the Europa League with a 3-2 home defeat by Midtjylland, and a 2-0 reverse at Newcastle. Supporters voiced their frustration during the Midtjylland defeat, chanting for the manager’s dismissal, and the team has conceded 15 goals under the new coach. Injuries to squad members have added to Postecoglou’s challenges heading into the international break.

Club officials are using the break to assess the immediate future. Reports indicate that Postecoglou is likely to remain in place for Forest’s next Premier League fixture against Chelsea, but his position will depend on a prompt improvement in...