Steve Cooper Fires back at Nottingham Forest chants towards him after “self-inflicted” derby day defeat at the King Power Stadium
Leicester City manager Steve Cooper expressed disappointment following his team’s 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the East Midlands derby, attributing the loss to “self-inflicted” defensive errors. Chris Wood’s two second-half goals highlighted the team’s struggles, as Leicester failed to maintain control after a promising first half.
Cooper emphasized that the mistakes leading to all three Forest goals were crucial, stating, “It’s completely on us… We made big mistakes in the build-up.” Despite an optimistic outlook at halftime, the team’s performance fell apart after conceding early in the second half, which disrupted their game plan and allowed Forest to exploit counter-attacks.
He acknowledged the emotional weight of the loss against a local rival, saying, “You especially don’t want to be losing to local rivals.” Cooper reiterated the need for accountability, highlighting that the team must learn from the defeat to continue their progress. The result serves as a setback in their recent momentum, but he remains focused on addressing the issues moving forward.
