Nottingham Forest gear up for their third consecutive Premier League season as pre-season training intensifies.
Forest have bolstered their squad with five new players, including £12 million defender Nikola Milenkovic. Marko Stemenic, though initially signed, went on a season-long loan to Olympiacos. Other additions include Elliot Anderson from Newcastle, Eric da Silva Moreira from St Pauli, and Carlos Miguel from Corinthians. More signings are expected before the transfer window closes, with a focus on quality over quantity.
During the team’s recent training camp in Spain, they played three matches, including a game against Elche, attended by Evangelos Marinakis.
Evangelos Marinakis’ Message to the Squad
According to the club’s official website, Marinakis had an evening meal with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, Ross Wilson, and Head of Football Operations Ed Henderson. They discussed detailed plans for the new season and are expected to meet again when Forest plays Olympiacos next month.
Marinakis addressed the players, emphasizing the importance of unity and team spirit. He urged them to fight, survive, and never give up when wearing the Forest shirt.
Expectations for the New Season
After finishing 16th and 17th in the last two seasons, Forest is looking to avoid another relegation battle. Espirito Santo is under pressure to deliver better results and push the team further up the table. With more signings likely, there will be no excuses once the campaign starts. Marinakis’ call for unity suggests a different and more cohesive approach this season.