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Nottingham Forest Climb Out of Drop Zone With Fulham Stalemate as Pereira Defends Gibbs‑White Call

Pereira said he withdrew his captain for late energy and true width, arguing Morgan Gibbs‑White is most effective between the lines rather than out wide.

Overview

  • The 0-0 at the City Ground moved Forest above the relegation places on goal difference, extending Vitor Pereira’s wait for a first Premier League win.
  • Pereira explained he assessed Morgan Gibbs‑White’s energy levels and opted for Ryan Yates while introducing fresh wingers to chase a breakthrough.
  • Forest failed to register a shot on target after the interval and saw Dan Ndoye’s finish disallowed for handball.
  • Supporters criticised the Yates-for-Gibbs‑White change as playing for a point, while chants for Taiwo Awoniyi preceded his lively cameo in place of Igor Jesus.
  • The head coach indicated he may rotate for Thursday’s Midtjylland second leg, with Premier League survival taking precedence over Europe.