Nuno insisted that he hoped to continue coaching Nottingham Forest and revealed that he would hold talks with boss Marinakis and transfer director Edu to clarify the future.
On Friday, Nuno hinted that his position as the coach might be out of stock, saying that "no wind can rise without waves." At an unusual press conference, he also said that his relationship with his boss Marinakis is "not as harmonious as last season", which has raised doubts among some insiders about his willingness to remain.
But before last night's game against Crystal Palace, Nuno said that he was committed to the Forests and believed that the dialogue with the senior management would calm the coaching storm. When asked by Sky Sports whether he was trying to leave the team, he responded: "This is purely nonsense. The current focus is the game, and this is the most important thing."
When asked whether he wanted to continue coaching, he clearly stated: "Of course! Of course!"
Regarding whether to interview Marinakis and Edu, he replied: "Yes, this is a necessary procedure. We will arrange it as soon as possible, of course not today, because we need to prepare for the game. There is no speculation. What we need to communicate is: how to deal with the final stage of the transfer window, how to plan the new season, and how to prepare for the game."
Faced with the result of a 1-1 draw after the game, Nuno emphasized again: "This kind of guess is ridiculous, I will never take the initiative. Leave. I love my job and will end when I lose my enthusiasm."
But when asked if I am still in office after the transfer window, he failed to give a guarantee: "I can't answer, but I know I'm going to do my best. The problem must be solved, and we will create a good platform for the team through dialogue."
Regarding the relationship with Marinakis, Nuno said it can be fixed: "Everyone wants the Forest to be better. I am the same as the chairman's goals. The senior management came to watch today, and the fighting spirit displayed by the players and the support of the fans proved that we have a solid foundation to move forward."
According to Sky Sports News, Marinakis was confused by Nuno's remarks, but had no intention of firing them. The behind-the-scenes negotiations are underway and the situation is developing rapidly. Although the boss is obviously unhappy, he still hopes to maintain unity before the fight against Crystal Palace. He believes that the current lineup is the strongest configuration in decades for the Forest and does not want to distract the team.
According to other analysis, if there is no financial compensation, the possibility of Nuno voluntarily resigning is extremely low. The storm originated from the exclusive interview with Sky Sports a week ago that Nuno said the team "is unbalanced in line and is far from ready for the new season." Marinakis has since approved a £118 million signing of four new players, which Greek richest people believe is enough to prove their trust in the coach.
The root of the conflict is believed to be related to Nuno's relationship with the new football director Edu, who took office last month to supervise the recruitment strategy of Marinakis' multiple clubs (including Olympiacos and Rio Avi), but the organizational structure of the Forest and Nuno's terms of reference have not changed. Since taking over in December 2023, Nuno has always served as the first team head coach, mainly responsible for motivating the team and tactical deployment, and has the right to advise rather than to decide in the transfer strategy.
source:ket qua 7m