Football Insider

Nottingham Forest fans say the same thing about Callum Hudson-Odoi as his full stats emerge from Liverpool defeat

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Football Insider or go back to LFC Live.


Mon 23 February 2026 6:30, UK Nottingham Forest fans are growing frustrated at Callum Hudson-Odoi’s lack of end product following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Liverpool.Despite a dominant first half performance, Nottingham Forest fell to an agonising late defeat as Liverpool snatched all three points in the 97th minute.Alexis Mac Allister had a goal ruled out for handball in the 90th minute, before the midfielder broke the deadlock with one of the last kicks of the game just minutes later.Defeat means Nottingham Forest sit just two points above the relegation zone, with West Ham‘s point against Bournemouth having closed the gap to safety.Read More: Nottingham Forest have completed ‘unnecessary move’ ahead of the summer.Callum Hudson-Odoi ‘underwhelming’ Nottingham Forest fansNew Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira was taking charge of his first game at the City Ground after winning his first match away to Fenerbahce in the Europa League.The game may have swung in Nottingham Forest’s favour if they were able to take their first-half chances, with Pereira’s side having 12 shots on Liverpool’s goal during the opening 45 minutes. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES One of those was a golden chance for Hudson-Odoi, when the forward could not beat goalkeeper Alisson one-on-one just three minutes into the game.Aside from that moment, one fan believed Hudson Odoi was “offering nothing” in the contest, whilst another claimed that the 25-year-old can’t beat his full-back.Hudson-Odoi only had one shot and three touches in the opposition box before being replaced by Dan Ndoye in the 66th minute.While I still have hope for Hutchinson, the signing and money paid for Ndoye & Bakwa needs to be investigated.



Can't say much better for Hudson-Odoi, he slows the game far too much #nffc— Caz (@Caz_NFFC) February 22, 2026 View Tweet Hudson odoi was offering nothing. Jesus and Anderson were out on their feet, they needed taking off— Jack (@JaackB95) February 22, 2026 View Tweet Hudson Odoi has to be one of the most underwhelming finishers, I’ve ever seen #NFFC— 👁️‍🗨️ Talk (@MadTalk_) February 22, 2026 View Tweet Hudson Odoi such a useless player can’t take on his man to save his life.— Mr Henry (@MhyzterHenry) February 22, 2026 View Tweet Hudson Odoi cannot beat his man, that's another Martinelli I'm sorry— OFFICIAL_FBV (@Fbvthedon) February 22, 2026 View Tweet Hudson Odoi is so underwhelming and conservative, playing against Szoboszlai then Curtis jones at fb and doesn’t once try get at them— Sven Gibson (@SvennyG96) February 22, 2026 View Tweet Hudson Odoi is a terrible footballer.

How did he make it to professional football?— Demola🎯 (@AdemolaWalcott) February 22, 2026 View Tweet Read More: Nottingham Forest respond to Igor Jesus enquiry.Vitor Pereira has huge task on his handsWhilst fans were delighted with Pereira’s first game in charge at Fenerbehce, many will remain concerned about their Premier League status following this latest defeat.Nottingham Forest are now winless in four Premier League games, which included key clashes against Crystal Palace, Leeds and Wolves.Credit: ImagoMeanwhile, West Ham have only lost one of their last six matches, and are starting to build momentum in hope of switching places with Nottingham Forest in the table.The fixture list for the Tricky Trees does not get any easier with trips to Brighton and title challengers Manchester City next.Nottingham Forest have done marginally better on their travels this season than at home, with 14 points collected from 13 games.