A Newcastle United player was once instructed by Nuno Espirito Santo to “improve,” and he has been experiencing difficulty ever since.

Elliot Anderson will experience an emotive moment, as he has demonstrated remarkable success since being compelled to depart Newcastle United.

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 19: The Newcastle United Training Session at the Newcastle United Training Centre on February 19, 2024 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

Eddie Howe intended to retain Anderson; however, the Magpies were compelled to sell him due to concerns regarding potential breaches of the player safety regulation (PSR).

Newcastle was rescued by Nottingham Forest; however, the agreement was contingent upon the Magpies acquiring a player from them in exchange. This led to Odysseas Vlachodimos departing Nottingham Forest and signing with Newcastle United for £20 million.

Newcastle United will not field Odysseas Vlachodimos in their match against Nottingham Forest. Vlachodimos is becoming Newcastle’s forgotten man, while Anderson is flourishing at Nottingham Forest.

The Greek international has only appeared once for the Magpies. That was during the Carabao Cup match against Wimbledon, where he served as a substitute. Vlachodimos has been fortunate at times to be on the sidelines. He will not be involved in the match against his former club on Sunday, unless circumstances change.

as not been observed since Nick Pope returned from injury. The 30-year-old has been absent from Newcastle’s matchday squad for the past five games, and it is probable that this trend will continue for six more games this weekend.

The statements made by Nuno Espirito Santo regarding Vlachodimos in 2023 Anderson has prospered at Nottingham Forest, while Vlachodimos’ relocation to the North East has failed to revitalise his flagging career.

In reality, his career became entirely stagnant upon his arrival in England in August 2023. Vlachodimos appeared in five Premier League matches for Nottingham Forest before being demoted from the starting lineup. He maintained one clean sheet and conceded 12 goals during that time.

Steve Cooper was the manager at that time. Vlachodimos and the other Nottingham Forest goalkeepers were promptly informed of his replacement by Nuno Espirito Santo. In December 2023, Nuno stated to the Daily Mail, “I would be fair to inform you that [Matt] Turner will be the custodian; however, at this time, the focus is on performance.”