Hoddle Warns Chelsea: Forest Still in the Fight for the Top Five

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has issued a shttps://beesreignmedia.com/?s=Chelsea+tark warning to Chelsea, cautioning the West London club not to underestimate Nottingham Forest as the race for the Premier League’s top five intensifies in the final weeks of the season.

With just two matches remaining, Chelsea sit precariously in fifth place, clinging to the final Champions League qualification spot. But hot on their heels is a resurgent Nottingham Forest side, whose recent form has turned heads and reignited their European ambitions.

“People keep writing Forest off, but they’ve shown real character,” Hoddle said during a live broadcast. “They’ve got momentum, belief, and nothing to lose — and that’s dangerous for a side like Chelsea that’s still inconsistent.”

Under manager Nuno Espírito Santo, Forest have mounted an impressive late-season charge, recording key wins against top-half opposition. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s campaign has been plagued by inconsistency, leaving pundits and fans alike questioning their ability to finish the job.

“The pressure is all on Chelsea now,” Hoddle added. “Forest are playing with freedom, and that makes them a real threat. This race isn’t over.”