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- Asked how the players should deal with the atmosphere, Pereira said the Premier League has fantastic atmospheres everywhere. He thinks this is the kind of energy the players enjoy playing in.
- Asked how hard it will be to play with courage so soon after he took over, Pereira said he believes a team absorbs a lot of the coach's personality. He wants them to see the game as a chance to prove themselves.
“…I cannot prepare a match to draw.”
- Asked about the balance of power, Pereira said Fenerbahçe want to win the league and have experience as well as talent. He has had two training sessions with his team and imagines a tough game.
- Asked about a player who has had an injury, Pereira said he trained with them and is in condition to play. Another player's injury is not a long-term one, he thinks, and he is recovering well.
- Pereira said he is very confident, which is his character, and he took the job because he sees quality in the squad. They just need a win to start to be more confident, he said.
- Asked about his formation, Pereira said they would have to wait until tomorrow to see. In two days you cannot bring a lot of information, he said, so the message has to be clear.
- Asked why he did not win a trophy in his two spells at Fenerbahçe, Pereira said the league in Turkey is not easy. It was a tough competition, and they tried their best to win.
New Nottingham Forest manager Vítor Pereira speaks ahead of a massive Europa League showdown against Fenerbahçe.
Vítor Pereira discusses handling the intense atmosphere in Istanbul, building courage and identity inside the squad, tactical ideas after only a few training sessions, and his emotional return to a club where he once managed.
He also shares his confidence in the team, thoughts on the challenge ahead, and the mindset Forest must bring into this European night.
Can Nottingham Forest make a statement under their new manager in one of Europe’s toughest atmospheres?
