Nuno acknowledged that Forest had a tough start to the game. He said, "We began the match poorly. Manchester City started strongly, and when you give them the first chance, it makes things more challenging."
Nuno felt that it took some time for his team to adjust and get comfortable. He praised their efforts, stating, "After that, we played a good game. The first half was more difficult, but in the second half, we managed to change the momentum slightly and created a few chances that could have altered the outcome."
Nuno emphasized that despite the loss, his players gave their all and worked hard. He said, "We must accept that we lost, but we should also recognize the effort we put in."
Nuno was asked if his players were intimidated by the occasion. He responded, "No, I don't think that's the case. Manchester City created a lot of problems, especially when they were ahead. It's not easy to deal with their style of play."
Nuno expressed sadness about the loss but remained positive, saying, "It's a tough day, but tomorrow we'll wake up and remember that we have many challenges ahead to work towards."
Nuno also emphasized the importance of learning from their mistakes. He said, "We always learn from our games, individually and as a team. Today, we learned that we can achieve our goals."
Nuno thanked the fans for their support, saying, "We are grateful for the fans who stayed until the end to applaud us. We appreciate their support and will keep moving forward."