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England Newcomer Elliot Anderson Backs Nuno as Nottingham Forest Plan Peace Talks

The midfielder credits his manager for trust and freedom during a period of boardroom strain.

Overview

  • On England duty for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, Anderson said he hopes Nuno Espirito Santo remains Nottingham Forest manager when he returns.
  • Anderson praised Nuno for giving him belief and latitude on the pitch, recalling instructions to play the way he trains.
  • Nuno is set for talks with owner Evangelos Marinakis during the international break after acknowledging a deteriorating relationship and tension with head of football Edu Gaspar.
  • Anderson’s move from Newcastle to Forest last summer, reported as influenced by PSR considerations, has accelerated his career and preceded his first senior England call-up.
  • Forest’s seventh-place league finish and European qualification last season have heightened expectations as uncertainty over the manager’s position continues.