Pereira on Gibbs-White, injury doubts and the 'fire within us'
Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa at Villa Park (20:00 BST). Forest lead 1-0 from the first leg. Here are the key lines from his news conference: Pereira said a late decision will be made on whether Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit to play after the Forest captain was forced off and required stitches after a clash in Monday's win at Chelsea : "We'll see.
We'll see tomorrow [Thursday], if he's able to play or not. It is not a question for me, it's a decision between the player and medical department. We will have a last meeting to decide.
We have a plan with him and without him. " He added that "of course" he has a plan with or without Gibbs-White and that he thinks the midfielder has had a protective mask made in case he needs to play with that protection. Zach Abbott, who also suffered a clash of heads during Monday's win, is set to be fit to face Villa: "I think he's OK.
We spoke yesterday and I think he's in a good condition. He's available I think. " On whether Murillo could feature against on Thursday: "I don't know.
I'm trying to be honest, but I don't know. We have a lot of doubts. " On the fitness of the rest of his squad, Pereira added: "There are a lot of doubts.