Vitor Pereira's Nottingham Forest secured a dominant victory in his first game in charge
The win marked Forest's biggest away victory in European competition
Forest are now strong favorites to reach the Europa League last 16
The players have quickly adapted to Pereira's style of play
📖 Full Retelling
Portuguese manager Vitor Pereira witnessed his Nottingham Forest players deliver a commanding victory at Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Europa League knockout round play-off tie, following his instruction for them to 'express themselves' in his first game in charge of the club. The match saw goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus and captain Morgan Gibbs-White underpin a dominant performance that secured Forest's biggest ever win away from home in European competition. Pereira, who acknowledged the team had chances to score two more goals, emphasized the need for consistency despite the positive result, stating everyone must be ready to help the team and enjoy their game to maintain a high level of performance. Sitting fourth bottom in the Premier League, just three points above the relegation zone, Forest's main aim remains staying in the top flight, though extending their first European campaign since 1995-96 would significantly boost confidence at the club that twice won the European Cup under Brian Clough. The second leg at the City Ground on Thursday, 26 February (20:00 GMT) now sees Forest as strong favorites to reach the last 16 where they will face either Midtjylland or Real Betis, with captain Morgan Gibbs-White confirming the players have quickly bought into Pereira's philosophy and established a clear team identity.
🏷️ Themes
Management Change, European Competition, Team Performance
The UEFA Europa League (UEL), usually known simply as the Europa League, is an annual club football competition organised since 1971 by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for eligible European football clubs. It is the second-tier competition of European club football, ranking below ...
Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü (Turkish pronunciation: [feˈnæɾbahtʃe], Fenerbahçe Sports Club), commonly known as Fenerbahçe or simply Fener, is a Turkish professional multi-sport club based in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey. Fenerbahçe is parent to a number of different competitive departments in...
Nottingham Forest Football Club is a professional football club based in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.
Founded in 1865, Nottingham Forest have played their home games at the City Ground since 1898.
Forest 'express themselves' as Pereira message hits home Published 20 minutes ago 11 Comments Vitor Pereira asked his Nottingham Forest players to "express themselves" prior to their commanding victory at Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Europa League knockout round play-off tie. It could not have gone much better for the Portuguese in his first game in charge of the club, who recorded their biggest ever win away from home in European competition. Goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus and captain Morgan Gibbs-White underpinned a dominant Forest performance that could arguably have delivered an even more emphatic winning margin. Pereira told TNT Sports: "We had chance to score two more goals. It was a very good result. It is only half-time, we need to be consistent, the schedule is tight and difficult. "Everyone must be ready to help the team. This is what I ask them. "I realised before I came that the players have a lot of quality. They need results but they need to enjoy the game. "If they enjoy the way they are playing they can have a high level. They need organisation and confidence. I asked them to express themselves on the pitch. They did it." Sitting fourth bottom in the Premier League, just three points above the relegation zone, Forest's main aim is to stay up. However, extending their first European campaign since 1995-96 would also boost confidence at club that twice won the European Cup under Brian Clough. And Forest, who host Fenerbahce in the second leg at the City Ground on Thursday, 26 February (20:00 GMT), are now strong favourites to reach the last 16 where they will face either Midtjylland or Real Betis. Pereira's perfect start as Forest thump Fenerbahce 'We created fire' - Forest boss back with Marinakis Published 2 days ago 'We will have a real identity' One of the biggest issues for Forest this term is Pereira is now their fourth manager, with Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou and Sean Dyche favouring different styles of play during their spell...
