Nuno Confirms Tense Ties With Forest Owner Marinakis As Exit Speculation Mounts

‎Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo faced the media ahead of this weekend’s clash with Crystal Palace.

‎Forest began their league campaign with a superb 3-1 victory over Brentford, featuring a brace from talisman Chris Wood and a debut goal from Dan Ndoye.

‎Nuno will aim for a similar performance against The Eagles in a game that is overshadowed by rumours that he may be sacked by owner Evangelos Marinakis, with whom he has seemingly severed his relationship.

‎Relationship with Marinakis Breaks Down

‎”I always had a very good relationship with the owner. Last season, we were very close and spoke daily.

‎”This season it is not so well (between us), but I always believe that dialogue is important because my concern is the squad and the season we have ahead of us.

‎”Our relationship has changed, and we are not as close. I think everybody at the club should be together, but this is not the reality.”

‎When asked why his relationship with the owner has changed, Nuno did not have an answer and seemed as bewildered as many fans.

‎”I don’t know exactly, but I’m being honest with you, it is not the same. The reason behind it, I do not know.

‎”What I said last week or two weeks ago was my concern and why I was worried about where we were going (as a club). What I said, I said it with respect.

‎”The reality is that the relationship is not what it used to be. It was a respectful relationship based on trust and sharing opinions, but now it is not so good.”

‎Is there a way back from this?

‎He was also uncertain about whether the relationship could continue, a worrying sign for supporters who back Nuno in charge.

‎”I hope so but I don’t know. I cannot answer. On my side, I am doing whatever I can to help Forest, my commitment is something (that I see) and I feel it.”