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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Will Unwin at the City Ground

Forest still need to reinforce defence as Tottenham exploit lack of pace

Joe Worrall  and Son Heung-Min
Joe Worrall struggled against Son Heung-Min in Tottenham’s victory at the City Ground. Photograph: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Getty Images

The Nottingham Forest Premier League jigsaw puzzle is arriving piece by piece via mail order each week. There are still a few days left of sitting at the transfer window hoping the postman will turn up with the missing components after their shortcomings were laid bare by Tottenham.

The record signing Morgan Gibbs-White has completed the set in the final third, looking constantly dangerous on his home debut. He is the livewire to get the crowd on their feet and within five minutes he was dazzling Tottenham defenders with tricks and speed. It is no wonder Steve Cooper never wanted to give up on signing him, regardless of price. Home form will be key for Forest’s survival chances, so having a talent who whips up the crowd is an added bonus.

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