Nikola Milenkovic provides major cause for concern as Ange Postecoglou faces fresh dilemma
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Charlie Grace
Wed 10 September 2025 22:02, UK
Nikola Milenkovic’s red card against England last night will give new boss Ange Postecoglou a great cause for concern at Nottingham Forest.
Milenkovic had been a stalwart for former-Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo, as the Serbian played in the Portuguese’s low block.
Espirito Santo was ousted from Nottingham Forest following a row with sporting director Edu Gaspar, leading to the club appointing Postecoglou.
While Murillo is adept with the ball at his feet Milenkovic isn’t an optimal ball-playing defender, and suits the compactness of a low block, compared to Postecoglou’s expansive style.
This was showcased in Serbia’s friendly against England last night, with Milenkovic playing in the high line of the Balkan side and looking uncomfortable.
Nikola Milenkovic has given Ange Postecoglou food for thought (Credit Imago)
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When isolated one on one with Harry Kane in the wide channel late on, Milenkovic committed a rash challenge that saw the defender get sent off.
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Elliot Anderson’s player of the match performance against Andorra will give Postecoglou more positivity heading into the weekend, as the 22-year-old proved he can marshal a midfield on his own if required.
After Espirito Santo guided Forest from relegation battlers to European contenders, Postecoglou will hope he doesn’t undo all the Portuguese’s hard work in one swoop.