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- The new manager said he was very happy for his players and the supporters. After just three days to prepare, he said the win belonged to the players and the supporters, not to the manager.
- Asked whether he expected this so soon, he said he accepted the job because he believes in the players, the club and the supporters. He said they cannot control the result, only the effort.
- Asked about the defender who scored on his return from injury, the manager called him a top player, strong and fast, who likes the ball. In his opinion, the first half was fantastic.
- Asked about naming a strong side before Sunday, he said everyone must be ready to help, as playing the same players every time drains their energy. Some players are also at the limit of yellow cards.
- The manager said questions about the opponents are for their own coach, not him. They have a lot of very good players, but he felt his team played a consistent game, mentally above all.
“When we score goals and we don't concede goals, we get confidence.”
- Coming back was a pleasure and a mix of feelings, he said, because he keeps Fenerbahce and its fans in his heart. Now he represents a big, historic club with fantastic fans.
Fenerbahçe SK vs Nottingham Forest Europa League — Nottingham Forest head coach Vítor Pereira delivers a powerful message after a statement victory in his first game in charge.
Pereira made it clear the win belonged to the players and the supporters, not the manager. After just three days with the squad, he praised their mentality, confidence, and bravery in one of the most intense atmospheres in European football. He emphasized that the difference was not tactical, but mental — demanding courage from the first minute and insisting his team send a message immediately.
The Forest boss highlighted Murillo’s standout return from injury, calling him a brave, ball-playing defender, while also stressing the importance of squad rotation and managing yellow cards ahead of a demanding schedule.
Despite the impressive performance, Pereira warned that the tie is only at half-time. With the second leg ahead and Liverpool next on the fixture list, he underlined the need for consistency, identity, and mental strength as Forest aim to build momentum in both Europe and the Premier League.
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