But now, with Forest sitting in third place at the turn of the year, the reality is that we are there and we’re going to fight to stay where we are, Espirito Santo tells Sky Sports.
The journey from potentially being relegated to now being Champions League contenders has been a remarkable one for Nottingham Forest. And with Espirito Santo at the helm, the Tricky Trees will be looking to continue their impressive form and secure a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Yes, I believe we can. We have shown that we have the quality and mentality to compete at this level. We have a strong squad and a great team spirit. We know it will be a big challenge, but we are ready for it. We will continue to work hard, improve where we need to, and give our best in every game. I have full confidence in my players and I believe we can sustain our rise up the table.