Champions League Pursuit Sees Forest Facing Most Significant Matches of Career: Nuno (Paraphrased)
Nottingham Forest's Crack at Europe's Elite Competition
The woodland division is knocking on the door of a comeback to Europe's most prestigious club tournament after decades, but they've got some fierce rivals to beat.
Liverpool has already been crowned champions, and Arsenal holds a substantial points lead, but just a measly five points separate third-placed Newcastle from Aston Villa in seventh position. Manchester City and Chelsea are both eyeing the top-five finish ensuring Champions League qualification.
But Forest, in sixth place with an additional game in hand, host Brentford at the City Ground this Thursday, following their FA Cup semi-final heartbreak against Manchester City. With a score of 2-0, the semi-final wasn't in Forest's favor, but they bounced back against Tottenham last week.
"Every single game matters in this race, and we've got another one coming up," Forest's gaffer, Nuno, shared Tuesday. "We're back home, in front of our supporters, which is a massive boost."
The two-time European champions had been smoothly sailing in the Premier League until a couple of setbacks against Villa and Everton earlier this month. But they put a stop to their slump against Spurs.
"We've never stopped believing, no matter what happens. All the games are the most significant fights of our careers; that's our mindset," says Nuno.
Nottingham Forest hasn't graced Europe's elite competition since the '80-'81 season, where they were twice champions under former manager Brian Clough. Nuno believes they're still calling the shots.
"We're only focusing on Brentford at the moment. That's all we need to think about right now. It's in our hands, and that's a big advantage," Nuno added.
Post the Brentford game, Forest faces Crystal Palace, Leicester, West Ham, and closes with a match against Chelsea.
Despite their current sixth position, qualifying for the Champions League is no simple feat for Forest. They'll need a stellar performance from their team, a few slip-ups from those above them, and unyielding consistency throughout the remaining matches.
- Nottingham Forest, hoping to revisit Europe's elite competition after decades, faces a challenging race against fellow Premier League rivals vying for Champions League qualification.
- Nuno, the Forest's gaffer, acknowledged the importances of each game, emphasizing that their upcoming match against Brentford is crucial in their quest for a top-five finish.
- With a significant game against Brentford on the horizon, Forest aims to capitalize on the home advantage provided by their enthusiastic supporters.
- Forest's recent victory over Tottenham served to halt their brief slump after setbacks against Aston Villa and Everton, reaffirming their unyielding spirit in the European leagues.
- Despite their current sixth position, qualifying for the Champions League won't be an easy feat for Nottingham Forest. To achieve this milestone, they'll need to deliver a stellar performance, capitalize on potential slip-ups from above, and maintain consistency throughout their remaining matches.
