Pereira on improvements, 'indigestion' and adapting training

TL;DR

Nottingham Forest's Vitor Pereira discusses team updates and training methods ahead of the Chelsea match. He emphasizes the importance of energy and player fitness while preparing for the game.

Key points

Vitor Pereira discusses team news ahead of Chelsea match
Emphasizes player fitness and energy for performance
Uses academy players in training to maintain intensity
Believes quick recovery from victories is crucial

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Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 15:00).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Pereira said he was in the dark on a lot of team news on the likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Dan Ndoye, Jair Cunha and Murillo, with updates expected from his staff over the weekend.
As he has said previously, Pereira thinks his players "recover fast" from victories in the Europa League because of a positive energy.
He explained a change in energy is what has helped him have a positive mid-season impact at Forest and Wolves. Pereira explained: "When you start in the middle of a season, it is because something is missing. Maybe it's not about the previous coaches because they are top coaches, top managers. Sometimes it's about, or most of the time, in my opinion, it's about the energy. We need to recharge the energy of the team. Tactically, I try my ideas. We have our ideas and we try to, if they buy the idea, if they feel that we are trying to make them comfortable in the roles, try to give them confidence to play, to express themselves and in the end to connect everybody. This is the most important for me, to connect everybody in the club. With the supporters, the team, between the players, between the staff and the players and trying to create something that we are fighting together."
On moving on from a Europa League win he said: "I will try to think just about the Chelsea game because it's our Champions League. It's very important for us. And we will try to go there to compete with the players. I prefer a fit player without injury problems, than someone that goes inside the pitch with problems, because with problems, we cannot give 100% and in this moment we need to run and fight."
On being nominated for Manager of the Month: "It is maybe a coincidence, but last season, April was my month. Maybe April is my lucky month. I don't know if I deserve, believe me, I don't know, but it's not about me, it's not about me. It's about this team, this group of players that have been fighting a lot, facing a lot of problems this season. And we are in a condition that we can finish the league in a way that they deserve and the supporters deserve. They deserve that we work a lot."

Q&A

What did Vitor Pereira say about team news before the Chelsea match?

Pereira mentioned he was unaware of the latest team news regarding players like Callum Hudson-Odoi and Dan Ndoye, with updates expected from his staff.

How does Vitor Pereira plan to prepare his team for the Chelsea game?

Pereira aims to focus solely on the Chelsea match, emphasizing the need for fit players and using academy players in training to maintain intensity.

What is Vitor Pereira's view on player recovery after victories?

He believes his players recover quickly from wins due to positive energy, which he sees as crucial for mid-season performance.

Why does Vitor Pereira think this season is special for avoiding relegation?

Pereira suggests that this season will be unique in terms of the points needed to avoid relegation, stressing the importance of earning points in every game.