Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira pledges to give his body and soul to avoid relegation, citing trust from owner Evangelos Marinakis and parallels to their Olympiakos double-winning 2015 campaign. Forest sit 17th in the Premier League, three points above the relegation zone, but Pereira emphasizes the squad’s “quality” and Marinakis’ confidence in his leadership.

“He trusts my work,” Pereira stated at his first press conference, referencing their “fire” during Olympiakos’ title run. He highlighted the owner’s ambition and emotional investment, mirroring their past success. Pereira, a former Wolves boss, stressed the need for “no mistakes” in the Premier League, where “a second can decide your fate.”

Despite the pressure, Pereira downplayed comparisons to his Wolves tenure, where he rallied fans with chants like “first the points, then the pints.” He plans to bring similar energy to Forest, starting with a Europa League play-off against Fenerbahce and a critical Premier League clash against Liverpool on February 22. “This is about passion and belief,” he said, urging fans to embrace the “beautiful pressure” of survival.

With three points separating Forest from safety, Pereira’s ability to adapt to the club’s evolving tactics and player dynamics will be tested. Marinakis’ faith in his track record—including guiding Olympiakos to Greece’s top flight—positions Pereira as the club’s best hope for Premier League survival. The next six weeks will reveal if his “fire” can ignite a historic comeback.