Nuno Espirito Santo Says Third Place 'Doesn't Mean Anything' for Nottingham Forest

Forest Boss Urges Caution After Rise to Championship Playoff Positions

Nuno Not Getting Carried Away by Forest's Success

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has downplayed the significance of his team's third-place standing in the Championship, insisting that it "doesn't mean anything" at this stage of the season.

Forest have enjoyed a remarkable turnaround in form under Nuno, who took over in January, 2023. The team has won eight of their last ten games, climbing from mid-table obscurity to the cusp of the automatic promotion places.

However, Nuno is refusing to get carried away by his team's recent success and is urging caution as the season approaches its climax.

"Third place doesn't mean anything," Nuno said. "It's just a snapshot of where we are at this moment in time. There are still 15 games to go and a lot of football to be played. We need to stay focused and keep working hard."

Nuno's comments reflect the steely determination that has characterized his managerial career. He is not one to rest on his laurels and is always looking for ways to improve his team.

Forest's rise to third place has been built on a solid foundation of defensive solidity and attacking flair. Nuno has instilled a winning mentality in his players and has them believing that they can achieve anything.

The Portuguese coach knows that the Championship is a notoriously difficult league to win, but he is confident that Forest have what it takes to be successful.

"We have a good squad with a lot of quality," Nuno said. "We believe in ourselves and we know that we can achieve our goals. We just need to stay focused and keep working hard."

Forest will face a tough test of their credentials when they travel to second-placed Burnley on Saturday. A win at Turf Moor would send a clear message that Nuno's men are genuine contenders for promotion.