The best coach in the Premier League was upset! The dark man Nuno beat Slott to be the gods, and the Miracle of Nottingham Forest is revealed!

When the authoritative media "The Athletic" announced the results of the 2024-25 Premier League Best Head Coach Selection, the entire football world was shocked. The elected were neither the famous Manchester City coach Guardiola who created countless glory, nor Arteta who led Arsenal's youth storm, nor the upstart Slot who entered Liverpool with the halo of the Eredivisie championship, but the Portuguese coach Nuno - Saint-Espiritu who led Nottingham Forest to complete a shocking counterattack. This result was like a bombshell, causing a stir in the Premier League, making everyone look at the dark horse coach with admiration.

Nuno has a rich coaching experience, from Rio Avi in ​​the Portuguese Premier League to taking charge of Valencia, the La Liga powerhouse, he has been accumulating experience. What really made him famous was to lead the Wolves from the Championship to the Premier League, gain a foothold in the Premier League, and even become a giant killer. The iconic three-center-back system and sharp defensive counterattack became the distinctive label of the Wolves. However, his short coaching at Tottenham was not successful, which seemed to cast a shadow on his coaching career.

In 2024, when Nuno took over the coaching post of Nottingham Forest, this old team with a brilliant history was in a quagmire of relegation and had been struggling for relegation for two consecutive seasons. At that time, the outside world was generally not optimistic about Nuno and his team. After all, Nottingham Forest's lineup was limited and its investment was far less than that of the giant teams. But Nuno was not intimidated by these difficulties. He was like an experienced old Chinese doctor, taking the team's pulse accurately and then prescribed the right medicine.

Nuno first reactivates the team's defensive resilience to create a daunting steel line. He made the players understand that iron-blooded defense and fatal counterattack are also magic weapons to win. Under his training, Nottingham Forest is no longer a slaughtered fish. At the same time, Nuno is not limited to a single tactical system, but flexibly adjusts according to the opponent's characteristics and his own player status. Facing different opponents, he sometimes set up a five-guard system, strengthened defense, and waited for an opportunity to counterattack quickly; sometimes he changed into a four-guard, invested more troops in the midfield, and controlled the rhythm of the game. His tactical innovations make the opponent unable to defend.

What is even more amazing is that Nuno also has the ability to "turn stones into gold". Under his guidance, a group of players who had previously performed mediocrely have shown a second spring in their careers. He is good at tapping the potential of players and formulates personalized training plans and tactical arrangements for each player according to the characteristics of each player. The forward, who was once considered embarrassing and useful, became the team's stable scoring point under his training; some young players also grew rapidly under his trust and training and gradually gained a foothold in the team.

In the key game, Nuno's command was fully demonstrated. In the last few relegation six-point matches at the end of the season, his tactical arrangement and on-the-spot response are textbook-level. Under his leadership, the team used their lives to burst out amazing energy, locked in safe seats in advance, and even launched an attack on the first half of the league. These games not only bring valuable points to the team, but also greatly enhance the team's self-confidence and cohesion.

The success of a team is important, although tactics are important, team spirit and locker room atmosphere are also indispensable. Nuno understands this truth. On the one hand, he governs the army with an iron fist, emphasizes discipline and execution, and ensures that tactical intentions can be perfectly implemented on the court; on the other hand, he shows the unique delicacy and warmth of the Portuguese, often conducts one-on-one in-depth communication with players, understands their ideas and difficulties, and gives active guidance. With his efforts, the atmosphere in Nottingham Forest's locker room was harmonious and the players were willing to fight for him on the court.

Look at Arn Slott, the coach from the Netherlands, has led the team with excellent results since he took over Liverpool in 2024, easily won the Premier League championship trophy. The team scored several goals in the league, and only suffered two losses before winning the championship early. His offensive football philosophy once made fans full of expectations. However, compared with Nuno, his success seems to be less of a "counterattack". Liverpool is already strong and has huge investments. It is natural for many people to achieve good results. Nuno was in Nottingham Forest, where resources were relatively scarce, and turned a weak team into a strong team in the league, playing a "bad card" with the effect of a king.

Nuno's election is a high recognition of his outstanding coaching ability and hard work. He not only allowed Nottingham Forest to successfully get rid of the bad luck of relegation, but also allowed the team to regain the glory and confidence of the past. He injected the team with an unyielding soul and a belief in winning, which had a profound impact on the team's culture. Major sports media have praised his coaching arts. Sky Sports commentator bluntly said: "Nuno shows us the true value of a top coach. He is not only a master of tactics, but also a shaping player of the team spirit."

For Nottingham Forest, Nuno's election is undoubtedly a shot of a heart-warming agent. But the challenges ahead are still severe. How to continue to maintain competitiveness next season and avoid "seventh grade syndrome" is a problem that Nuno and the team need to face together. Continuous investment, precise signing and continuous tactical evolution are all crucial. Nuno's success also brought inspiration to the entire Premier League, inspiring more talented coaches to create extraordinary results in ordinary positions.

In this miraculous Premier League season, Nuno used his wisdom and perseverance to write the legend of himself and Nottingham Forest. His story tells us that in the football world, as long as you have faith and ability, nothing is impossible. Let's look forward to Nuno and Nottingham Forest creating more exciting things in the future.