Oliver Glasner's first match as Nottingham Forest manager concluded in disappointment, with a 2-1 defeat to Leeds United at the City Ground. After the final whistle, Glasner, standing in the center circle, applauded the dwindling crowd, an almost apologetic gesture reflecting the team's struggles.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke celebrated with away fans after Anton Stach's late free-kick found its way past Matz Sels in the dying minutes of the game. Forest, having gone through four managers last season, finds itself in a rebuilding phase, and Glasner emphasized that it is premature to judge the team after just one match.

He stated, "There is no button to press... I could see a team who worked very hard to get the win."

In their previous encounter with Leeds, a 3-1 loss had led to the dismissal of former manager Sean Dyche. Glasner is not the immediate successor to Dyche, as Vitor Pereira had led the team to safety and a Europa League semi-final before being sacked.

Despite the defeat, there were positive signs for Forest. They created several chances, with Igor Jesus missing a crucial header and Nikola Milenkovic hitting the post. However, the absence of new signings in the starting XI left the team feeling stale, as eight players from last season's opener against Brentford featured again.

Glasner acknowledged the need for improvement, noting that confidence must build in their strategy. He remarked, "No new player played today... It is a process" as the team looks to find its footing in the upcoming matches.