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The due diligence already undertaken on Postecoglou’s potential replacement provides a clear indication of the risk the Australian faces.
It would be difficult for any manager to change the direction of travel in these circumstances.
Of course, Postecoglou will back himself to turn things around. This is his nature.
Likewise, owner Marinakis wants him to succeed, having backed Postecoglou’s track record of winning titles as one of the main factors behind his appointment in the first place.
Indeed, ahead of their previous Premier League match against Newcastle, which resulted in a 2-0 defeat, insiders told BBC Sport that Postecoglou still retains immediate support for the Forest owner, although there is an acknowledgment that the result and manner of performance at St James’ Park will have a major impact on how Marinakis views his coach’s future moving forward.
Likewise, there is a feeling that refereeing decisions during his reign did not help Postecoglou.
For example, during the Europa League defeat to FC Midtjylland – which saw fans turn on Postecoglou – earlier this month, it was felt that as many as 14 key decisions went against Forest.
Still, internal scrutiny of Postecoglou’s case is intense.
Postecoglou is expected to have the opportunity to give Forest something to think about against Chelsea this weekend.
A win could see the much-criticised manager take the first step towards what appears to be an unlikely road to recovery at Forest.
If you lose the game, the writing is already on the wall.
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