Callum Hudson-Odoi hails Vitor Pereira’s fresh attacking approach at Nottingham Forest​

Callum Hudson-Odoi says new Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira is challenging the squad to embrace a more expressive, front-foot style as they battle to move away from the Premier League relegation zone.

Speaking after a 3-0 Europa League win over Fenerbahce, the winger explained that the Portuguese coach has arrived with a clear plan and strong ideas for how he wants Forest to play.​

“He wants us to play good football. Everybody is already taking in his ideas and understands what he wants.” Hudson-Odoi noted that attacking players now have greater freedom to create and combine in the final third, marking a shift from the more rigid, safety-first structure under former boss Sean Dyche. That change has quickly brought a lift in mood around the City Ground, where belief had been tested by a turbulent season and a rapid turnover of managers.​

Since Pereira’s appointment on Sunday, Forest have adopted a higher defensive line and leaned more on wide threats like Hudson-Odoi and Omari Hutchinson, signalling a bolder identity on the ball.

Early signs point to a more enjoyable and proactive brand of football as Forest try to climb the table while building confidence in their new manager’s philosophy.​