After sacking Sean Dyche, Evangelos Marinakis is chasing a permanent solution for the City Ground, with Fulham’s Marco Silva identified as the man to fix Forest’s “killer instinct.”
Nottingham Forest are in the midst of an unprecedented managerial crisis. Following the dismissal of Sean Dyche after a frustrating 0-0 draw with Wolves, the Reds are now searching for their fourth manager of a staggering 2025/26 campaign.
With Nuno Espírito Santo and Ange Postecoglou already casualties of Evangelos Marinakis’ high expectations, the Forest owner is reportedly turning to his extensive contact list. While former Wolves boss Vítor Pereira is the early frontrunner due to his Olympiacos links, a more ambitious target has emerged: Fulham’s Marco Silva.
The Case for Marco Silva: “One of the Best in the PL”
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Silva is a “longstanding target” for the Midlands club. Described by Fulham’s Calvin Bassey as “one of the best managers in the Premier League,” the Portuguese tactician represents the stability Forest so desperately crave.
Unlike Pereira, whose recent stint at Wolves saw the Molineux side rooted to the bottom of the table, Silva has established Fulham as a top-flight mainstay.
Silva’s Fulham vs. Pereira’s Wolves (Key Metrics):
- Goals Conceded: Fulham (54) vs. Wolves (69) – Showing Silva’s superior defensive structure.
- Key Passes per Game: Fulham (10.5) vs. Wolves (8.6)
- Progressive Passes: Only Liverpool have bettered Silva’s Fulham for ball progression over the last two seasons.
Why Forest Need the “Silva Style”
Forest’s inability to convert chances was the final nail in Dyche’s coffin. The 0-0 draw against Wolves saw chance after chance go begging a problem Silva’s tactical 4-2-3-1 formation could solve.
Silva’s teams are known for their ability to progress the ball with pace, which would be “music to the ears” of stars like Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson. While Vítor Pereira struggled to adapt his ideology to the Premier League’s intensity, Silva has proven he can compete with the elite, even drawing interest from Manchester United and Tottenham in the past.
The Marinakis Strategy
Marinakis is reportedly confident that an official approach could lure Silva away from Craven Cottage, especially with his contract set to expire this summer.
Whether Forest hire an interim to see out the season or push for an immediate permanent appointment, one thing is clear: Marco Silva is viewed as the “elite upgrade” needed to end the managerial merry-go-round at the City Ground and finally bring stability to the Garibaldi.
Ronald Mike is a football writer covering the English Premier League, providing match analysis, tactical insight, and coverage of key rivalries and title races across the season.
