Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has referred to as on his gamers to benefit from the strain of making an attempt to qualify for the Champions League on the ultimate day of the season.
The Midlands aspect sit in seventh because it stands however have the possibility to leapfrog their Premier League opponents and transfer as excessive as fourth with a win in opposition to rivals Chelsea on Sunday.
Enzo Maresca’s Blues are one of many groups additionally vying for one of many 5 Champions League spots up for grabs, and a win on the street will assure them a spot.
At worst, Forest will probably be enjoying within the Europa Convention League subsequent time period, however may nonetheless play in any of the three competitions.
And whereas nerves contained in the Metropolis Floor will probably be at an all-time excessive in opposition to their opponents from the capital, Nuno believes his gamers will reply nicely to the strain.
Talking in his pre-match press convention, he stated: “A traditional week for everybody in method. Put together sport like we often do. Nothing modifications.
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“One factor we’re having fun with is making ready for a giant match, so why not get pleasure from it? Everyone seems to be having fun with it right here.
“In a sport like this, with motivation you simply don’t have to fret about that. It’s already there.
“Gamers are on hearth to play the sport so the message is to stay to the duty.”
Roma rumours rubbished
Away from his Forest duties, Nuno has additionally been linked with the vacant Roma put up forward of the summer season.
Claudio Ranieri has waved goodbye to the membership for a second time, and after a stellar marketing campaign within the Premier League, the Italian giants have reportedly recognized the ex-Tottenham boss as a possible alternative.
However unsurprisingly, Nuno is just targeted on Sunday’s finale and wasted no time in dismissing the rumours.
He stated: “Do you actually suppose I’m going to waste time on that?
“A lot to suppose and prepare, my fundamental focus is making ready the group, getting greatest options and particulars for gamers – nothing else.”
