NUNO full Of SPIRIT FOR the cup

NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO says he has no plans to prioritise Nottingham Forest’s relegation fight over their FA Cup dreams.

The Portuguese insists he will deal with Liverpool’s threat this weekend after giving Manchester United his undivided attention tonight.

Nuno is adamant he will not be fielding a shadow side against the Red Devils because Forest have their own agenda.

Asked about the possibility of rotating his squad, he said: “It doesn’t come into our thinking. our idea is to go game by game. We’re always trying to find the best team to face the next game.

“You cannot think like that about what’s coming up. You have to deal with the situation in front of you.

“If you are concerned about what might happen, it doesn’t make sense. Football is so unpredictable. Something always happens. We’re facing a very good team. We have to be strong and compact to do what we want – which is to progress.”

A dreadful first half saw Forest ship three goals at Aston Villa in their last outing.

Nuno (left) said: “We didn’t start the game well. We conceded easy goals. “We’re trying to understand this performance to make sure it doesn’t happen again.”

Forest are struggling on their travels, with just nine points from 13 Premier League away games this season.

But it is a different story on the banks of the River Trent and Nuno has called on his players to take full advantage of their home fortress.

He said: “Playing at the City Ground for us, is huge.

“We want our players to feel comfortable, confident and use this fantastic energy we get from the stands.

“our fans push us and that’s what our players must feel – confident at the City Ground.”