Chelsea interim manager Callum McFarlane, speaking to Sky Sports: "A really disappointing result and performance. The first 15 minutes were not good enough. That set the tone.

It's hard to say [why it went wrong at the moment]. I'd probably like to review the game to look at such a stark contrast to the way we defended against Leeds.

"Enzo Fernandez hits the post and Cole Palmer misses the penalty; when you have such a bad start you need those kind of moments to go in your favour, and unfortunately they didn't."

On whether Chelsea are a difficult team to coach: "I wouldn't say that. I don't think we lacked effort and commitment. We got into some good situations in the second half, it wasn't down to a lack of effort.

"We believe we will [stop the 'rot'] we see the lads every day, and they are doing everything they can. We need to move on quickly, and it's about responding now."

On Jesse Derry: "The update is that he is in a good condition. I need to fully speak to the medical team but it's positive signs."

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, speaking to Sky Sports: "From the beginning, we conceded too early and against Forest it's difficult to change the game. I think we should do better.

"We need to find a way to try to not do these mistakes every game. We need to start to win games. This is the Premier League and if you concede too early after that it's very difficult to come back.

"Everyone needs to look at themselves - me included. We need to find a way to do better. I feel sorry for the fans - tomorrow we will see what has gone wrong.

"It's difficult because I don't think it's about the coach. It's about the players, and it's on us to step up, me included. It's difficult to say something."

On whether Chelsea players realise they need to step up: "Yes, of course. We support the leaders [in the team]. We always talk to each other to find a way to win games. Last week we won against Leeds. This week it didn't happen, we need to find a way to win.

"The motivation is always there - today if we won we would be able to be in the Champions League. Now it will be more difficult, but we need to still fight for every game and for every point and see what we can achieve."

Did you know?

• Chelsea have lost six consecutive league games for the fourth time in their history, and for the first time since October/November 1993.

• João Pedro's goal – his 20th of the season in all competitions – ended Chelsea's run of 565 minutes without scoring in the Premier League. The Brazilian had also netted their last goal in the competition, at Aston Villa in March.