Vítor Pereira's departure: pride and no resentment
The Portuguese guaranteed his stay in the Premier League and reached the semi-finals of the Europa League before leaving.
The Portuguese guaranteed his stay in the Premier League and reached the semi-finals of the Europa League before leaving.
Nottingham Forest cut ties with Vítor Pereira after the Portuguese coach led the team in the second half of the 2025/26 Premier League season, ending a brief but decisive cycle for the club's stability. Pereira, 57 years old, admitted his sadness over the English club's decision, but left with his head held high after ensuring the team remained in the elite of English football and leading the team to the semi-finals of the Europa League. The numbers speak for themselves: the coach delivered solid results in a short period, transforming a threatened season into a campaign of European respectability.
In his final statements, the coach was emphatic in stating that he leaves the club "without bitterness or resentment", focusing only on gratitude for the opportunity and the positive memories built with the group. This diplomatic stance contrasts with the often bellicose atmosphere of Premier League dismissals, highlighting Pereira's class as he walks out the front door. Pereira's departure, despite his impressive achievements, highlights the ruthless and often illogical nature of modern top-level football.
Coaches who save clubs from relegation and still sail deep into European competition are rarely discarded so quickly, which suggests Forest's board have prioritized a long-term philosophical adjustment over immediate gratification for results. " The transition to Oliver Glasner is not just a change of names, but a radical change in the structural identity proposed by the club. While Pereira focused on defensive reorganization and pragmatism to ensure survival, Glasner brings with him a reputation for more vertical and offensive football, consolidated in his previous spells.
Forest are, therefore, at a delicate moment: they have a squad with enough morale to fight for the top, but it requires a period of tactical adaptation that could be costly if the chemistry is not immediate. Pereira's legacy was to clear the land; Glasner's challenge is to build the skyscraper on top of it. What comes next for Nottingham Forest is the official transition for Oliver Glasner, who will inherit a team with morale and out of the relegation zone.
The challenge now is to capitalize on the solid foundation left by the Portuguese and aim for higher goals next season, maintaining the momentum in continental competitions. Read at Maisfutebol
Vítor Pereira's dismissal ends a short but intense cycle at Nottingham Forest, marked by the undeniable achievement of maintenance in the Premier League and a surprising performance in the Europa League. The coach's departure, despite good results, signals the club's ambition to change the team's profile for the future. The arrival of Oliver Glasner promises a new tactical approach, and the way the club manages this transition will be crucial in order not to waste the momentum gained.
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