Relaxed Pereira makes the right noises

"Be careful what you say if you want to play tomorrow," joked Vitor Pereira.

The Nottingham Forest boss was addressing Elliot Anderson, who was sitting alongside him at the City Ground on Wednesday for the pre-Fenerbahce news conference.

The pair are preparing for Thursday's Europa League visit of the Turkish side. Barring a collapse, following last week's 3-0 first-leg win in Istanbul, Forest will progress to the last 16 and both Pereira and Anderson were relaxed.

They quickly deflected questions about the future, as Anderson was asked about dealing with his potential price tag and Pereira was quizzed on Morgan Gibbs-White, amid links to Manchester City and Manchester United.

The disappointment and frustration of Sunday's late loss to Liverpool has disappeared, even if Pereira was unusually subdued - although that may have been down to being cautious in the presence of Turkish reporters from his former club.

Pereira has had an immediate impact after answering the rescue call following Sean Dyche's sacking two weeks ago.

Forest's fourth manager of the season arrived to save them from relegation and has lifted the mood at the City Ground.

He will give others a chance on Thursday, especially given the trip to Brighton on Sunday will complete three games in the week.

Pereira will learn more from his side against Fenerbahce, which should give him more tools to help Forest survive.

The 57-year-old is always thoughtful, he was again here, and was mindful of committing the "worst mistake" of complacency.

Given Forest's theatrical season so far, a nervy night would not be a surprise, but Pereira continues to make the right noises.