Nottingham Forest manager calls for better scheduling for European clubs
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira has called on football authorities to give more support to Premier League clubs competing in European tournaments. He highlighted the challenge of fixture congestion as his team faces a tight schedule after their Europa League quarter-final tie against FC Porto. Pereira believes that easing domestic fixture demands could help English teams perform better in continental competitions. He also referenced how other European leagues adjust their schedules to benefit clubs playing in Europe.
Match highlights
- Vitor Pereira urged football authorities to protect clubs in European competitions by adjusting domestic fixtures.
- He cited examples from other European leagues where schedules are moved to allow better preparation for continental matches.
- Pereira emphasized that even one extra day of rest can significantly improve team performance in high-intensity games.
- The manager argued that additional recovery time could help English clubs win more titles in Europe.
- The issue adds to the ongoing debate about fixture congestion for Premier League teams with European commitments.
