Nuno On Murillo Injury, Van Nistelrooy 'respect' And 'enjoying The Moment'

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Leicester City (kick-off 14:15 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Murillo is a doubt after being forced off with an injury at Selhurst Park on Monday. He has been involved in "part of the training sessions" this week but his availability will need to be assessed tomorrow.
• Callum Hudson-Odoi will be unavailable but it is hoped the winger will feature again this season.
• He has tried to pinpoint a reason for their recent mixed form but he is yet to find any answers: "I think it is understandable. It is part of the game and part of life - the ups and the downs. I think we improved against Crystal Palace and now we require improvement against Leicester City."
• He said Newcastle United's game against Chelsea on Sunday at 12:00 BST will "upset" their warm-up before taking on Leicester City because it will be "impossible" to keep the players away from their phones and TVs, but he believes it is "better to see these things".
• However, he did concede he has not been keeping a keen eye on other fixtures that might help their quest for Champions League football: "I take the 'ifs' out of my head. I don't work on 'ifs' - I actually try to avoid them. Expectations and perceptions of reality mess with your mind."
• On how he is coping with the fight for Champions League football: "In the same way that I've been dealing with it since the start of this season. This is a stressful job but it is also enjoyable, especially when you see the improvement of the players and when the fans are happy. I think we should be proud in these moments and just enjoy it."
• He is looking for his players to "enjoy the moment", "be proud of being in the fight", "play well", "compete for every ball" and "do everything that they can" with only three games left of the 2024-25 season.
• He is not underestimating relegated Leicester City, saying they will bring a "difficult game" to the City Ground because they have plenty of "talented" players.
• He added: "A season like theirs can happen to any team, but the squad talent is there."
• He voiced his respect for Ruud van Nistelrooy, who has endured a difficult time in the Foxes hotseat: "It is a tough job - and us, as comrades, we try to support each other."
• On the "added element" of it being a local derby: "We have to make sure that at our home, we are the ones in charge of the East Midlands. We have a lot of people working with us that are from Nottingham, and they make sure we know what this game means."

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