Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has known as on his gamers to benefit from the strain of attempting to qualify for the Champions League on the ultimate day of the season.
The Midlands facet 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 taking part in within the Europa Convention League subsequent time period, however might 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 effectively to the strain.
Talking in his pre-match press convention, he mentioned: “A standard week for everybody in method. Put together recreation like we often do. Nothing modifications.
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“One factor we’re having fun with is getting ready for a giant match, so why not get pleasure from it? Everyone seems to be having fun with it right here.
“In a recreation 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 substitute.
However unsurprisingly, Nuno is simply targeted on Sunday’s finale and wasted no time in dismissing the rumours.
He mentioned: “Do you actually suppose I’m going to waste time on that?
“A lot to suppose and prepare, my important focus is getting ready the group, getting greatest options and particulars for gamers – nothing else.”
