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Igor Jesus scored a goal and provided an assist in Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 victory

Nottingham Forest (ENG) showed no mercy to Fenerbahçe (TUR) and won 3-0 in the debut of coach Vítor Pereira, former Flamengo. The main highlight of the match was Igor Jesus, a forward rumored to be joining Mengão during this transfer window.

Playing in Istanbul, in the first leg of the Europa League playoffs, Nottingham Forest featured the debut of Vítor Pereira. In addition, Igor Jesus, a target for Flamengo, provided an assist and scored a goal in the second half to give the English side a comfortable lead.

WHAT IS FOREST’S SITUATION NOW?

With the 3-0 away win, Nottingham Forest, led by Vítor Pereira, former Flamengo coach, gained momentum. Now, to advance to the Europa League round of 16, the English team can even afford to lose by two goals in the return leg.

DOES FLAMENGO WANT IGOR JESUS?

According to journalist Mauro Cézar Pereira, Flamengo has inquired about Igor Jesus’s situation with Nottingham Forest. However, the Most Beloved knows how difficult it would be to sign the forward at this time.

Igor Jesus has been having a positive season at Nottingham Forest. The 24-year-old forward now has 12 goals and two assists in 34 matches for the English team. It is already his most prolific year since 2023, when he scored 13 for Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE).

WHAT DOES FLAMENGO WANT?

Flamengo wants to sign a striker to compete with Pedro, since they sold Juninho to Pumas (MEX), loaned Carlinhos to Remo, and may negotiate Wallace Yan. As such, Mengo has already tried to sign Taty Castellanos and Kaio Jorge, but without success.

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