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Nottingham Forest have a Morgan Gibbs-White problem — and it goes beyond his availability

Morgan Gibbs-White was a welcome inclusion in the Nottingham Forest team for the game against Ipswich, with the Reds controlling a large part of the…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:12 AM
Nottingham Forest have a Morgan Gibbs-White problem — and it goes beyond his availability
Key Things to Know
  • The analysis argues Nottingham Forest's attack has become overly predictable due to excessive reliance on Morgan Gibbs-White.
  • Forest were held to a 1-1 draw against Ipswich, extending their winless run to four matches.
  • Data shows Forest average 1.48 xG per 90 with Gibbs-White centrally, dropping to 0.85 when he is absent.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nottingham Forest's attack has become overly dependent on playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, according to an analysis following their 1-1 draw against Ipswich. The result marked a fourth consecutive winless match for the club, as opponents increasingly shut down Forest by neutralizing the central creator.

The analysis highlights that Forest generate significantly higher expected goals when Gibbs-White plays as a central number 10 compared to when he is shifted wide or absent. The piece suggests manager Oliver Glasner needs to diversify attacking options through players like Callum Hudson-Odoi, James McAtee, and Dan Ndoye to avoid predictable breakdowns.

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