Nuno Espirito Santo explains the ‘superstition’ action that Nottingham Forest won against Brighton’s Penalt Stay | Football
Nuno Espirito Santo said that Nottingham Forest was sitting for penalties against Brighton because he was ‘very tense’ and he was one of his ‘football superstition’.
Matz Sels proved the hero for Forest by denying both Jack Hinshelwood and Diego Gomez at 12 meters after a 120 -minute goalless action at Amex Stadium.
4-3 Shooting Victory took a place in the semifinals of the competition for the first time in 34 years, and Ryan Yates had a cheerful scenes at the end of the network while hitting the back of the network.
Brian Clough was the last manager who took the forest in the last four roads in 1991, and at the end of the club, Tottenham was defeated by Wembley in an unforgettable final.
Forest and Crystal Palace, who saw Fulham in the early hours of the day, will discover his rivals for the semi -finals following the Aston Villa’s tie with Preston North End on Sunday.
Espirito Santo, after a press conference to journalists in a statement, “This means a lot, as a club for a great moment for us, ” he said.
Together for us, a great moment for us in our journey together to enjoy and play in Wembley in a great competition with the FA Cup. We are very happy. ‘
Espirito Santo, Forest’s spirit and togetherness in December 2023 since the responsibility of the club has been the ‘basic’ for everything they have done, he said.
“The first thing I’ve noticed since I participated was a good atmosphere and the connection between the players,” he added.
‘We tried to strengthen them as time passed, but it is very big to respect and help each other at any moment, on the field and outside. The bond is the basis of everything.
“ We will not change our approach. Now we should get better and prepare for Tuesday [against Manchester United]. Day by day. ‘
The forest manager was surprised by starting both Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Oh on the counter of the quarter-final tie, and the club hosted Manchester United in the Premier League on Tuesday.
Wayne Rooney said it would be ‘fumbing’ if it were a forest fan, but Espirito Santo implied that he would be ready to do it again in the next round.
When he asked if he would set up the most powerful team in the semifinals, Portuguese replied: ‘I can not answer, I can not answer. It depends on many things, the moment of the player.
‘Tuesday will be difficult for us, it will be really hard, let’s see. Let’s see how many today. Everything should come together, so I hope we make the right decision. ‘
As the penalties appeared, a tense Espirito Santo was depicted while sitting on his own shelter, and the coaching staff stood separate from him on the contact line.
‘Because I’m so nervous,’ he explained.
“ I prefer to sit a moment of concern.
Also, superstition. I have done it before, so I think we all have superstitions in football. ‘
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