Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo said the club is focusing on the present as it navigates a congested fixture list. Forest currently sit 17th in the Premier League table, three points clear of the relegation zone, following a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at the City Ground. According to the Premier League, the club has won just two of its last nine domestic fixtures.
The East Midlands side recently progressed to the Europa League round of 16 after defeating Villarreal 3-2 on aggregate. This continental run represents the club's deepest foray into European competition since reaching the UEFA Cup quarter-finals in 1996. Per The Guardian, injury concerns for key players Chris Wood and Taiwo Awoniyi have forced adjustments to the starting line-up.
Forest face a difficult run-in, with upcoming matches against Manchester City and Arsenal. Sky Sports reports that the club's board remains committed to Espirito Santo despite the narrow margin above the bottom three. The squad next travels to Germany for the first leg of its European tie.
