Ex-São Paulo man Morato gears up for a special week with Nottingham Forest | OneFootball

Having come through the youth ranks at São Paulo, the defender Morato is preparing for a special week at Nottingham Forest. This Saturday, at 12 PM (Brasília time), he faces Liverpool again, the opponent from his debut for the club. Then on Thursday, in the Europa League, he takes on Malmo, the rival from his team's historic European Cup 1979 victory.

“It was an unforgettable debut, which ended up being a sign of the great season we would have. Despite having low possession, we suffered very little, controlled the game, and were lethal on the counter-attack. We hope to repeat that now,” said the defender, recalling the 1-0 victory over Liverpool in his debut for Nottingham Forest in September 2024.

The 2024/25 season established Forest as a surprise in the Premier League. With Morato playing in 29 matches, the team reached third place and finished seventh, securing a return to European competitions after 30 years. In the Europa League, the Brazilian defender is preparing for a historic clash.

“We know what this game represents for the club and the fans. It's impossible to wear this jersey and live in Nottingham without feeling the history. Playing against Malmo in Europe is special, for everything Forest won back then and for the club's ambition to grow again on the international stage. We want to honor this legacy,” said Morato. The game will be held at 5 PM in Sweden.

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