Forest should contest a playoff spherical tie regardless of the win.
Nottingham Forest consider they will go all the way in which within the Europa League, captain Ryan Yates stated after Sean Dyche’s males rounded off their league section marketing campaign with a 4-0 rout of Ferencvaros.
A Bence Otvos personal aim, an Igor Jesus double and a James McAtee penalty gave Forest a cushty win on the Metropolis Floor, although it was not sufficient to seal a spot within the prime eight and automated development to the final 16.
It was a efficiency in stark distinction to Forest’s 1-0 defeat to Braga final week and got here on the heels of a key 2-0 Premier League win over Brentford.
Forest will face both Fenerbahce or Panathinaikos within the playoff spherical.
Regardless of having two additional video games added to their potential path to the ultimate, there may be confidence within the Forest camp that they will get to the Istanbul showpiece.
Requested about their show, Yates advised TNT Sports activities: “Precisely what was wanted.
“We began effectively on the entrance foot, this man [Igor Jesus], medical as ever. It’s a good evening. Just a few adjustments and we simply wanted that confidence all through the group.
“We expect we are able to go all the way in which.”
Forest face Crystal Palace on Sunday in one other big Premier League recreation towards a facet that would quickly be sucked into the relegation zone.
“Fast turnaround in video games and we’ve got to recuperate effectively,” Yates stated. “We placed on an excellent show as we speak.
“Now we have not backed it up, so we have to do this [in the next game].”
Supervisor Sean Dyche praised his gamers, with the previous Burnley and Everton boss clearly inspired following a recreation by which Forest may have received by a higher margin.
“It has not been simple via varied video games, the schedule, planning, travelling and all that form of stuff,” stated Dyche to TNT Sports activities. “To return out of a disappointing one in Braga after which to ship that I’m more than happy.
“In all these video games, notably the Premier League, in case your framework is just not good you may get opened up, however it’s equally coming off that to play with freedom. They’re has been good indicators lately and good indicators tonight.”
