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 manager Sean Dyche has blamed the media for twisting his quotes on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim to make them "clickbait" and insisted that he "didn't question him as a person".

RUBEN AMORIM aimed a dig at Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche’s fleeting punditry stint ahead of Manchester United’s trip to the City Ground. While he was out of work in August, Dyche claimed

Ashley Williams has suggested that the Nottingham Forest players may not have welcomed the arrival of Ange Postecoglou at the club.

All the latest talking points as Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim prepares to face the media before his side's trip to Nottingham Forest.