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Roy Keane has never been one to mince words, and once again, the former Manchester United captain has caused a stir after Nottingham Forest’s humbling 0–3 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The outspoken pundit claimed that one particular Forest star, continuously overlooked by Ange Postecoglou, could have made a real difference — and after the performance on Saturday evening, Keane’s point suddenly looks difficult to ignore.
Keane pointed to Forest midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi, who was surprisingly left on the bench as Forest slumped to their heaviest defeat of the campaign. The Irishman argued that Postecoglou’s tactical stubbornness and refusal to play the winger cost his side attacking creativity and pace on the break.
Speaking after the match, Keane said on Sky Sports, “You can’t leave a player of Hudson-Odoi’s quality sitting out when your team’s being suffocated. He’s got the pace, directness, and ability to change games — and Forest looked completely flat. Ange has been ignoring him for weeks, but the lad’s proven quality. This result just proves my point.”
Chelsea dominated from start to finish, with goals from Cole Palmer, Raheem Sterling, and Nicolas Jackson sealing an emphatic 3–0 win. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, offered little going forward and looked bereft of ideas in the final third. Fans voiced their frustration online, echoing Keane’s sentiment that Postecoglou’s team selection lacked spark and intent.
Many supporters believe Hudson-Odoi’s exclusion has been unjustified, especially after his bright performances earlier in the season. Some even suggested the winger’s absence hinted at tension behind the scenes between player and manager.
If Postecoglou hoped to silence his critics with this setup, the result had the opposite effect. Forest now sit dangerously close to the relegation zone, and with fans demanding change, Roy Keane’s words may carry more weight than ever.
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