Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo admitted his side had a poor start to the game and, despite picking up momentum in the second half, it was not enough as they lost 2-1 to Aston Villa.
“We didn’t start the game well, Villa controlled their chances. The second half was different. We had chances but didn’t score. The first half was not good at all. We played without discipline.”
Speaking about the ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี changes at half-time, “We tried to find a solution. The boys showed better form.”
“This is a game, it’s one of those games where we created the most chances but didn’t get anything out of it.”
“When you lose, you don’t recover very well, but those memories come back to you. It’s always easy when you’re having a good time, but right now it’s not good. It takes some patience.”
On the players who will miss the game: “I don’t know (when they will be back), it’s going to be a day-to-day thing. He (Taiwo Awoniyi) felt something in his hamstring.”
Speaking about the impact of Ola Aina’s absence, “We have some people missing. It’s about finding the balance and still being able to perform well.”
Nuno’s side still remain in prime position to reach the Champions League next season, something almost unthinkable before the start of the season, as they sit five points ahead of Chelsea in fourth having played one game more.
This was a setback – but there was more than enough in how they responded to a dreadful start to give Forest and their supporters encouragement for the remainder of the campaign, as proven by the ovation they received after the final whistle.