[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-vitor-pereira-s-human-touch-and-tactical-tweaks-revive-nottingham-forest-s":61,"news-related-vitor-pereira-s-human-touch-and-tactical-tweaks-revive-nottingham-forest-s-en":94,"news-related-match-vitor-pereira-s-human-touch-and-tactical-tweaks-revive-nottingham-forest-s-en":209},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-39,-22,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":63,"awayTeamName":64,"body":65,"category":66,"excerpt":67,"homeTeamId":68,"homeTeamName":69,"id":70,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":73,"matchName":74,"publishedAt":75,"slug":76,"sourceName":77,"sourceURL":78,"teamId":63,"teamName":64,"teamIds":79,"teamNames":86,"title":93},"326257546392244224","Nottingham Forest","When Vitor Pereira took over as Nottingham Forest's fourth permanent head coach this season, the team looked destined for the Championship. Now, thanks to his holistic approach, the same squad that struggled under Sean Dyche, Ange Postecoglou, and Nuno Espirito Santo is on the brink of Champions League qualification.\n\nPereira's most notable achievement has been reviving the careers of summer signings like James McAtee, Dilane Bakwa, and Jair Cunha, who cost nearly £70 million combined but were marginalized by previous managers. Dyche alienated the squad after a FA Cup loss to Wrexham, criticizing the rotated starters and angering influential players like Morgan Gibbs-White. Pereira immediately reversed that dynamic by holding individual meetings with each fringe player, convincing them they would have a role. He and his assistant Luis Miguel worked until 3 a.m. analyzing players' physical and technical data, then designed bespoke training sessions to improve fitness and rhythm. The result: Jair Cunha's playing time jumped from 5% under Dyche to 31% under Pereira, and forgotten forward Taiwo Awoniyi scored twice at Chelsea.\n\nPereira also addressed the set-piece weaknesses that plagued previous regimes. Under Dyche, Forest conceded 7 of 34 goals from set pieces (excluding penalties); under Postecoglou, 10 of 18. Pereira handed set-piece duties to Luis Miguel, whom the squad calls a \"genius.\" Since then, only 2 of 13 goals conceded have come from set pieces, while Forest's own set-piece scoring rate stayed around 20%. The defensive solidity has taken pressure off goalkeeper Matz Sels, who no longer needs to make world-class saves every week.\n\nBeyond tactics, Pereira focused on morale. Both Postecoglou and Dyche worked with small circles of assistants, leaving existing analysts and performance staff feeling undervalued. Pereira integrated his own team with the club's long-serving staff, fostering collaboration. His management style, described as a mix of Carlo Ancelotti's warmth and firmness, resonates with a Gen Z squad that responds better to constructive discussion than harsh criticism. When he moved captain Gibbs-White from No. 10 to the left wing, he framed it as a conversation between equals rather than a command, and the star player accepted.\n\nPereira's transformation extends to the training ground atmosphere. At a recent press conference before the Europa Conference League first leg against Aston Villa, he and defender Ola Aina shared an easy rapport, a stark contrast to the tension under Postecoglou and Dyche. The Portuguese coach has also shown emotional intelligence by praising Omari Hutchinson, who became a first-team regular after struggling under three previous managers.\n\nHowever, questions remain about the future. Pereira performed similarly well at Wolves last season, only to see key players sold and be sacked in November. Forest faces potential departures of Elliot Anderson, Murillo, and Gibbs-White. But for now, Pereira has created a united squad where even fringe players feel valued, and the team is thriving.\n\nBased on reporting from Football | Mail Online.","news","Vitor Pereira has transformed Nottingham Forest from a relegation-threatened team into Champions League contenders by focusing on fringe players, improving set-piece defense, and uniting the squad with his inclusive management style.","326257545712766976","Manchester United","327194532485533697","326135625054949376","Premier League","327054566501650432","Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest","2026-05-05T16:04:00Z","vitor-pereira-s-human-touch-and-tactical-tweaks-revive-nottingham-forest-s","Daily Mail","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dailymail.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticle-15791575\u002Fvitor-pereira-nottingham-forest-transformation.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490",[63,68,80,81,82,83,84,85],"326257546425798656","326257546258026496","326257686389723136","326257812931874816","326257545968619520","326257546220277760",[64,69,87,88,89,90,91,92],"Aston Villa","Manchester City","Together","Stamford","Arsenal","Chelsea","Vitor Pereira's human touch and tactical tweaks revive Nottingham Forest's season",[95,126,156,183],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":96,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":97,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":98,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":99,"slug":100,"sourceName":101,"sourceURL":102,"teamId":103,"teamName":104,"teamIds":105,"teamNames":115,"title":125},"Pierre Sage is set to join Crystal Palace after leading Lens to Coupe de France glory. Sporting director Jean-Louis Leca must now find a successor and reshape","338193111534538753","0","2026-06-05T03:15:00Z","pierre-sage-to-crystal-palace-what-it-means-for-lens","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FPierre-sage-sur-le-depart-jean-louis-leca-le-directeur-sportif-de-lens-va-avoir-plusieurs-chantiers-a-gerer\u002F1681831#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257536443355136","Lens",[103,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114],"326255037950988288","326257535952621568","326257572367568896","326257602382008320","326222711447621632","326257536049090560","326222712726884352","326222711682502656","326257844615647232",[104,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124],"Crystal Palace","Marseille","Le Mans","Vitesse","France","Nice","Cape Verde Islands","England","Ajaccio","Pierre Sage to Crystal Palace: What It Means for Lens",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":127,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":128,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":98,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":129,"slug":130,"sourceName":131,"sourceURL":132,"teamId":133,"teamName":134,"teamIds":135,"teamNames":145,"title":155},"Chris Wood's serious knee injury clouds New Zealand's World Cup hopes as the All Whites face Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G.","338128485845307393","2026-06-04T23:01:18Z","new-zealand-s-2026-world-cup-bid-wood-injury-a-major-doubt","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F05\u002Fnew-zealand-world-cup-2026-team-guide","326222713104371712","New Zealand",[133,63,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144],"326257595583041536","326222712622026752","326257808754348032","326257660145963008","326222711976103936","326257545754710016","326222712013852672","326222712265510912","326222711401484288",[134,64,146,147,148,149,150,151,152,153,154],"New Caledonia","South Africa","Northampton","Motherwell","Australia","Newcastle","Iran","Egypt","Belgium","New Zealand's 2026 World Cup Bid: Wood Injury a Major Doubt",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":157,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":158,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":98,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":159,"slug":160,"sourceName":131,"sourceURL":161,"teamId":162,"teamName":163,"teamIds":164,"teamNames":173,"title":182},"Spain 1-1 Iraq: Yamal injury concern as eight debutants feature in World Cup warm-up. Torres gave lead but Doski's long-range stunner equalized. Depth tested.","338113367510093825","2026-06-04T22:04:33Z","spain-1-1-iraq-what-yamal-s-absence-squad-rotation-mean","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fspain-iraq-friendly-international-match-report","326222711653142528","Spain",[162,165,166,167,168,169,170,171,172],"326257593141956608","326257565195309056","326222711908995072","326222713142120448","326222712819159040","326222707169431552","326222712395534336","326257565233057792",[163,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181],"Chattanooga","Barcelona","Mexico","Canada","Iraq","Anderlecht","Norway","Atletico Madrid","Spain 1-1 Iraq: What Yamal's Absence & Squad Rotation Mean",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":184,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":185,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":98,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":186,"slug":187,"sourceName":188,"sourceURL":189,"teamId":190,"teamName":191,"teamIds":192,"teamNames":200,"title":208},"NI's youngest post-WWII side (avg age 22.1) beat Guinea 1-0 with Atcheson scoring and sent off, while Morrison debuted, showing grit before facing France.","338103552524161025","2026-06-04T21:18:17Z","ni-record-youth-side-show-grit-22-1-avg-age-beats-guinea","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc7v9ve8415mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257664243798016","Northern Ireland",[190,193,194,84,195,106,196,197,198,199,110],"326257791738056704","326257545918287872","326257808385249280","326257807630274560","326257664713560064","326257664403181568","326257808158756864",[191,201,202,91,203,116,204,205,206,207,120],"Guinea","Liverpool","Sheffield Wednesday","Southampton","Luxembourg","Gibraltar","Blackburn","NI Record Youth Side Show Grit: 22.1 Avg Age Beats Guinea",{"awayScore":210,"awayTeam":211,"description":215,"homeScore":216,"homeTeam":217,"id":73,"kickoffAt":221,"length":222,"leagueId":223,"leagueName":72,"leagueSlug":224,"probabilityLabel":72,"slug":225,"status":226,"tvStations":227,"venueCity":228,"venueName":229},2,{"code":212,"id":63,"imagePath":213,"name":64,"slug":214},"AWY","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F65.png","nottingham-forest","Manchester United need a win to secure Champions League qualification, while Nottingham Forest are desperate for points to avoid relegation. The result could define both clubs’ seasons, either confirming United’s top-four finish or handing Forest a lifeline in the relegation battle.",3,{"code":218,"id":68,"imagePath":219,"name":69,"slug":220},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F33.png","manchester-united","2026-05-17T11:30:00Z",90,"326135624635518976","gb-premier-league","manchester-united-vs-nottingham-forest-2026-05-17","finished",[],"Manchester","Old Trafford"]