adminWest Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo reacts to inevitable sack news
Nuno Espírito Santo has been speaking ahead of West Ham United’s crucial Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night, where he was also asked about Manchester United’s decision to sack Ruben Amorim.
The Hammers welcome Forest to the London Stadium in what is shaping up to be a defining night for Nuno’s future.
Reports suggest the Portuguese coach may be given only this match to save his job, with anything less than a win potentially prompting owner David Sullivan to make a change.
Defeat would see Nuno become the second Premier League manager dismissed in the space of 48 hours, following Manchester United’s announcement on Monday that Amorim had been relieved of his duties.
West Ham remain locked in a relegation fight, and Nuno has so far failed to steady the club since replacing Graham Potter.
Frustration among supporters has largely been directed at the club’s hierarchy, with Nuno’s appointment now increasingly viewed as another misstep.
Speaking to the media before what could prove to be his final game in charge, Nuno admitted he was taken aback by Amorim’s departure, despite acknowledging the ruthless nature of modern football.
“Surprised and sad,” Nuno said, as quoted by Roshane Thomas on X. “He’s a young manager, but this is how the industry works.”
The comments appeared to hint at Nuno’s own awareness of the precarious position he finds himself in ahead of Tuesday’s showdown.
From a footballing perspective, Nottingham Forest look well placed to compound West Ham’s misery.
Few clubs have endured a season of underperformance quite like the Hammers, with early optimism under Potter quickly fading before his exit.
Since Nuno’s arrival, West Ham have managed just two Premier League victories, a stark contrast to Forest under Sean Dyche.
The former Everton boss has overseen seven wins in all competitions since taking charge at the City Ground in October.
Although Forest arrive in east London on the back of four straight defeats, Dyche’s side have already shown they can deliver away from home, with notable wins at Liverpool and against European opposition.
Against a struggling West Ham side low on confidence, Forest will fancy their chances of adding another to that list.
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