One of Chelsea’s European rivals in the Premier League have just made the highly controversial decision to sack their manager just three games into the new season.
Nottingham Forest missed out on qualifying for the Champions League last season after defeat to Enzo Maresca’s proved to be the beginning of the end for Nuno Espirito Santo in his role as manager.
There had been speculation over his job all through the summer, with the relationship between him and owner Evangelos Marinakis scrutinised.
Forest will certainly be one of the sides who are competing with Chelsea for a place in Europe next season via the Premier League, however a lot of that could depend on who they now hire to become manager.
One individual who has now become available is Jose Mourinho, after his time at Fenerbache came to an end earlier this season.
Chelsea fans think Jose Mourinho could become the next Nottingham Forest manager
While reports have now stated that Ange Postecoglu is set to become the new Forest boss, Chelsea fans believe their former manager was the best choice to take over the reins at Forest, which would have set up a potential Stamford Bridge return.
One user said: “José Mourinho won’t be a bad choice for Nottingham Forest. I’m not sure of Ange. You can’t play Ange’s high line with a defence that is more comfortable in a low block.”
Another added: “Jose Mourinho would make an excellent coach for Forest.”
A third stated: “Imagine Marinakis hiring Mourinho to replace Nuno! Box office coach vs. box office owner.”
Another user claimed: “Having Mourinho back in the prem will be amazing. And that Forest team suits him.”
Finally, one user said: “Honestly Jose would make a good fit.. they have the kind of players he likes. Defend well and counter attack!”
Mourinho will want to build on underwhelming record vs Chelsea
Despite two spells in charge of Chelsea in his illustrious career, the Portuguese manager has actually come up against the Blues on 14 different occasions.
In that time, he has won just five times, suffering defeat on seven occasions while in charge of Manchester United and Tottenham.
His first visit to Stamford Bridge as manager of the Red Devils got off to the worst possible start when they fell behind within 30 seconds, going on to lose 4-0.
Forest have proven difficult opponents for Chelsea in the past, and it feels as if Mourinho would have had the bit between his teeth to make things difficult for his former side.
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