Jota Silva set for Sporting move, Espírito Santo: "It's absurd" | OneFootball

Nuno Espírito Santo is not having easy days at Nottingham Forest, after recently confirming that the relationship with the owner of the English club has worsened in recent months. The Portuguese coach - who seems about to lose Jota Silva to Sporting - commented on the situation in the press conference after the draw against Crystal Palace.

"This narrative is absurd. It is really absurd. It makes no sense. I would never give up like that... I don't know how many years I've been a coach. Many of you have known me for many years. I came from Wolverhampton. I love what I do. The moment I don't like it anymore, it's over," the Forest coach began to explain, in statements cited by Sky Sport.

Jota Silva's coach continued with words about the next steps: "Future? I can't answer that question. I only know that I am working and trying to do my job as best as possible. Marinakis? Of course, the situation needs to be resolved. We are responsible people. We will have a good conversation to try to create, above all, a good platform for what is most important, the team."

"Everyone wants the best for [Nottingham] Forest. Me first. The president first. The whole club wants the best. I think it's the first time I've faced such a situation. They ask me these things and it doesn't help at all," said Nuno Espírito Santo, dissatisfied with the topic in question.

The Portuguese coach concluded in the same tone: "I believe that working with conflicts doesn't work. We have to create harmony. We need it. Today we showed what it is to be Forest. From the players to the fans, who were here supporting us. We demonstrated character, ambition, and commitment. We played a good match. We have a good foundation to move forward."

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