Nuno on Warriors United, Wood contract talks and Sels form
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Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against West Ham (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Nuno was asked about the press conference he did with 'Warriors United', a club for children and young adults with learning disabilities in Nottinghamshire, earlier this week: "It was a nice moment and a moment for awareness. I saw the Paralympics and I was impressed by the amazing things that people can do. The bond between us, the club and the beautiful city of Nottingham - we are getting close."
On team news: "We have some issues that we are still assessing. [Morgan Gibbs-White] is part of the group that we have to assess. Chris [Wood], Elliot [Anderson] and Jota [Silva] have knocks."
He addressed the rumours of contract negotiations with in-form striker Wood: "Nothing has changed. Chris is OK and doing fantastic for us. What it means to have him and his goals is more important. All things will happen naturally."
When asked if the forward is underrated: "I cannot answer that. What he has is a huge amount of respect from all of us because he is a top professional and delivers from so many situations."
On Saturday's opponents West Ham: "They are a very good team. They are coming from a high [after beating Manchester United]. They have a good group of experienced players and have a very good manager. Our standards must be very high."
On the strong bond that midfielder James Ward-Prowse commented on: "I just try to provide the right environment for them to build it. Being together is the best thing. The more time they spend together, it creates bonds on and off the pitch. We work with each other for the same purpose."
On Matz Sels' impressive form: "When we are talking about individual positions, goalkeeper is so specific and special. Confidence plays a big part, not only for him but transmitting it to the team. It makes us better and we are delighted."
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