Odoi: I feel sad about Santo s departure. Obo s first training class is very intense

 7:15am, 11 September 2025

According to the talksport website, Nottingham Forest of the Premier League recently completed a change of coaches, and Santo was dismissed and was taken over by former Tottenham head coach Post Koglu. After Postkoglu led his first training session with the Forest, the team player Odoi was interviewed by the media.

Odoi revealed that Postkoglu's first training class was very intense. He said: "This training class is so extraordinary. For us, the first priority now is to establish a good relationship with him (Postkoglu) as soon as possible and figure out what tactical ideas he wants to inject into the team. After the new coach takes office, you must adapt as soon as possible, because the pace of Premier League games is already very fast, and we will play against Arsenal away on Saturday. So for us, the most important thing at the moment is to be prepared to make sure everyone knows his tactical requirements and hopes to put these requirements into practice in the game."

Speaking of the team's decision to appoint Postkoglu, Odoi said frankly and had no doubts, and revealed that he did not contact others to inquire about the details of the new coach. "I would rather wait and see his coaching style first. As I said just now, this training class is really intense! To be honest, the training process is not easy, but the content is very valuable. I think for us, instead of asking a lot of questions in advance, it is better to observe the actual situation first. Everyone has different views on the coach, so I prefer to feel and judge for myself."

Odoi admitted that he felt very reluctant to leave when he saw Santo leaving office. He recalled: "My relationship with Santo is very good, and we have a deep trust. Whether it is on-court cooperation or off-court communication, no matter what problems we encounter, we will actively communicate and run-in. He has been working hard to understand me more deeply, and I am also taking the initiative to understand his tactical ideas as a coach. I understand his tactical philosophy and his arrangements, so our cooperative relationship is really great."

"He has a great influence on my career. I really feel sad to see him leave, but at the same time, I am also excited about the new chapter that the team is about to open. I sincerely wish Santo good in the future."