Dyche’s predecessor, Ange Postecoglou, also mentioned fitness in his final press conference before his exit after 39 days in charge. The Australian said of the Forest players’ physical ‘metrics’ needed for his style of football: “We’re getting closer, but we’re still well off where we need to be.”

Nottingham Forest host Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday as Sean Dyche seeks his first win as boss. Dyche was appointed Nottingham Forest manager earlier in October, replacing Ange Postecoglou after his woeful 39 days in charge.

On the latest episode of Shut Up And Show More Football, BBC Radio Nottingham's Colin Fray and David Jackson take a closer look at Nottingham Forest's new era under Sean Dyche - what is changing in terms of style, structure and mentality.

Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche said his comments about winning more matches than Ruben Amorim as Manchester United manager were used as "clickbait."

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at The City Ground (kick-off 15:00 GMT). Defender Lisandro Martinez,

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On Morgan Gibbs-White: "He's a terrific professional, he comes in with a smile and wants to work. He's infectious in what he does and enjoys what he does. He, among a number of others, have taken to it really well and want to progress and move forward for the team, me, the club and the fans."

Sean Dyche had to pull out of a community event which had named him as their guest of honour following his appointment as Nottingham Forest manager. The 54-year-old was scheduled to make a special appearance in his home town of Kettering but was forced to cancel after making an emotional return to the City Ground following Ange Postecoglou’s sacking.