Maresca unfazed by Donnarumma’s recent errors

Enzo Maresca reassures that he has no worries about Gianluigi Donnarumma’s current performance, expressing his full support for the goalkeeper as Manchester City prepares for their Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.

<p>Donnarumma made a mistake during City's 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, conceding a goal from Ridle Baku at the near post.</p>

<p>This season, Donnarumma has committed three errors that led to goals, including one in a defeat against Aston Villa that interrupted City's unbeaten start to the league.</p>

<p>After losing their last two league games, City has dropped to second place, trailing Arsenal. However, Maresca believes Donnarumma will soon return to top form.</p>

<p>"It's not a concern, but he did make a mistake," Maresca acknowledged regarding Donnarumma's situation.</p>

<p>"We understand that; he is aware of the mistake, but our focus now is on the match against Nottingham Forest."</p>

<p>When asked if he planned to reassess the goalkeeper position during the international break, Maresca responded, "Honestly, I'm not thinking about that right now. We're dealing with a mistake."</p>

<p>"Just moments before the error, he made an incredible save that few goalkeepers could have achieved. It’s always about balancing the good with the bad."</p>

<p>"Gigio knows the first goal was not acceptable, but he will improve."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
    <p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a stop, Gigio! https://t.co/wBAIFIrooD</p>
    <p>— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 5, 2026</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest is struggling, sitting in 19th place with just one win in the league (D3 L5) as they head into the weekend.</p>

<p>Their winless run was extended to five matches after a 2-0 defeat to Brentford, prompting a passionate response from manager Oliver Glasner, who called for changes.</p>

<p>He even mentioned, "If players don't want to follow, then perhaps we'll see a sixth manager," alluding to the numerous coaching changes at Forest since the last season.</p>

<p>However, Glasner believes his plea has resonated with the players.</p>

<p>"I didn't directly attack anyone. We all want to succeed and win," he clarified.</p>

<p>"The noise outside was louder than what I felt within the team. Communication is key in any relationship."</p>

<p>"I can't fault someone for not knowing; it's unrealistic to expect change in that situation."</p>

<p>"In today's society, criticism can be seen negatively, but my intention was to foster improvement for better results and quality of life for everyone involved."</p>

<strong>PLAYERS TO WATCH</strong>

<p><strong>Nottingham Forest – Morgan Gibbs-White</strong></p>

<p>Morgan Gibbs-White could achieve his 200th Premier League appearance in this match.</p>

<p>Out of the 199 appearances so far, 151 have been for Nottingham Forest, making him the third-highest in the club's history for this competition.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
    <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Back at the City Ground on Saturday. https://t.co/X7GxOpQ0GH</p>
    <p>— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) November 4, 2026</p>
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<p><strong>Manchester City – Elliot Anderson</strong></p>

<p>Elliot Anderson has completed more passes under pressure than any other player in the Premier League this season (357), eager to make a mark against his former club.</p>

<strong>MATCH PREDICTION: MANCHESTER CITY WIN</strong>

<p>Nottingham Forest has only triumphed once in their last nine Premier League encounters with City (D3 L5) — a 1-0 home victory during the 2024-25 season.</p>

<p>Manchester City is aiming to secure consecutive away league wins against Forest for the first time since January 1925.</p>

<p>Despite their recent form, City has lost twice in their last league games, matching the total number of losses from their previous 33 matches (W23 D8). In the past decade, they have lost four consecutive matches only once, in November/December 2024.</p>

<p>After starting the season with seven consecutive wins — a feat achieved by only nine other teams in English top-flight history — City is now on a two-match losing streak. Sheffield Wednesday in 1904-05 remains the only team to have similar outcomes in the same season.</p>

<p>On the flip side, Forest is in dire straits, winless in their last six Premier League home matches (D3 L3) and failing to score in their last four.</p>

<p>They have experienced only two longer stretches without a home league goal — six games from November 2011 to January 2012, and five games between December 2017 and February 2018.</p>

<strong>OPTA WIN PROBABILITY</strong>

<p>Nottingham Forest – 25.4%</p>

<p>Draw – 23.1%</p>

<p>Manchester City – 51.5%</p>