Vitor Pereira says Nottingham Forest are approaching the final stretch of the season with pure confidence ahead of their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa.I think being positive is the only way to live life, he said. We are moving our legs, we are breathing, its good weather. The family is happy. We are ready to fight until the end, which is the only mentality I want to see.Forest are navigating a demanding run-in, with pressure building both in the Premier League and Europa League, but Pereira is keen to keep his players grounded and focused on what they can control.Nottingham Forest preparing for semi-finalLooking ahead to the upcoming semi-final, Pereira emphasised the importance of energy and attitude rather than external expectations.It will be good energy, he said. What I ask every time in training and in games is for good energy.With good vibes we can achieve miracles, and in the end, we can be proud of ourselves.Almost all of us have a fantastic life, he said. When we say its a big challenge, of course it is, but its a good challenge.For some people, it is a challenge to move. This is a good challenge. I work in the Premier League. I have no reason to be worried, I just want to be there, enjoy it and compete. Topics Nottingham Forest F.C. Vitor Pereira Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Emery: We are going to use those experiences to do better this time ahead of historic Forest semi-final Mitch Fretton 29th April, 2026 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa: Predicted line-ups, stats and where to watch all-English Europa League semi-final Jon Fisher 29th April, 2026 Result of the season Nottingham Forest revel in huge win to move eight points clear of relegation Mitch Fretton 24th April, 2026 Sunderland 0-5 Nottingham Forest: Report, result and goals as Tricky Trees stun Stadium of Light Mitch Fretton 24th April, 2026 Sunderland v Nottingham Forest: Confirmed teams and full line-ups as Igor Jesus starts, TV channel, live online stream Jon Fisher 24th April, 2026 Nottingham Forest Europa League fixtures, results, squad and schedule 2025/26 101 GreatGoals 22nd April, 2026
