Nottingham Forest have appointed Vitor Pereira as their new head coach on an 18-month contract, replacing Sean Dyche after just 114 days in charge. The Portuguese manager, who previously worked with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis at Olympiakos, will take over ahead of Thursday's crucial Europa League knockout play-off first leg against Fenerbahce.

Pereira arrives with experience in relegation battles, having kept Wolves up last season after taking over in December 2024. However, he was sacked following a poor start to the current campaign, winning only two points from a possible 30 before his dismissal. The 55-year-old becomes Forest's fourth head coach this season as they battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Forest sit just three points above the relegation zone with 12 games remaining, making this appointment a high-pressure move. Pereira's familiarity with Marinakis and his track record of steering clubs away from danger zones were key factors in the decision. The club's upcoming fixtures include matches against Liverpool, Brighton, and Manchester City, making this a critical period for the Portuguese coach's tenure.