GIBBS WHITE BLASTS TEAMMATES, CALLS OUT THREE OF THEM BY NAME IN RUTHLESS INTERVIEW

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Nottingham Forest’s survival hopes took another major hit with a 3-1 loss to Leeds United in a rain-soaked, high-stakes Premier League relegation clash at Elland Road.

Leeds seized control early through Jayden Bogle’s opener (26′), Noah Okafor’s quick follow-up (30′), and Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 10th goal of the season shortly after halftime (49′). Lorenzo Lucca’s late strike (86′) provided scant consolation for the visitors, who were second-best throughout.

The defeat leaves Forest mired in the bottom-three fight, with defensive errors and an inability to handle counter-attacks and set-pieces once again proving costly.

Sean Dyche’s side struggled in the wet conditions, failing to build on any early moments and looking vulnerable against Ilia Gruev’s creative midfield play for the hosts. Leeds’ victory moves them nine points clear of the drop zone, a huge boost in their own battle for safety.

Post-match, captain Morgan Gibbs-White expressed clear frustration with the performance, highlighting a lack of intensity and collective responsibility in key moments. While he stopped short of naming individuals publicly, the low ratings across the squad—reflected in player assessments—tell their own story of a disjointed display.

In goal, Stefan Ortega (5.8) made his Premier League debut for Forest but could do little to prevent the three goals. The backline struggled: Ola Aina (6.6) was solid without impact, while Nikola Milenkovic (5.8), Morato (low-rated, exposed for Okafor’s goal), and young Zach Abbott (5.8, subbed at 76′) all endured tough nights. Ibrahim Sangaré (6.0) and Elliot Anderson (6.6) offered limited protection in midfield.

Further forward, the attack lacked spark. Callum Hudson-Odoi (6.0, subbed 67′) and Anthony Elanga-like winger Jesús (Igor Jesus, 6.1, subbed 67′) were hooked early, while Nicolás Domínguez (6.0, subbed 54′) failed to influence. Captain Morgan Gibbs-White (7.1) was Forest’s highest-rated player, showing glimpses of quality but unable to drag his side back into it. The subs—including Lucca—arrived too late to change the narrative.

Forest’s season continues to be plagued by inconsistency, despite January additions like Luca Netz, Ortega, and Lucca meant to bolster the squad. Integration remains an issue, and tactical questions loom as European commitments (Europa League knockout vs. tough opponents like Fenerbahce) add extra strain.

The result drags Forest deeper into danger, with fan frustration growing and every upcoming fixture now a must-not-lose. Whether Dyche can rally his players for a response—or if further changes (on the pitch or behind the scenes) arrive—will define their fate. The fight for Premier League survival is intensifying, and Forest are running out of margin for error after another chastening setback.

Gibbs-White’s blast may serve as the spark needed to ignite a turnaround, or it could highlight deeper divisions. Either way, the Reds are in a desperate fight for survival, and the dressing room will never be the same after this candid, ruthless assessment from one of their key figures.