Steve will not give up hope
sometimes you are on top of the world and sometimes not. But you always need support, especially from our fans.
“And I support him the same way I do with any other player — at training, with solutions that I think are better for them, speak with them when I need to. There is no difference.”
Nuno is also hoping to be able to have his four South American players Giovani Lo Celso, Emerson Royal, Davinson Sanchez and Cristian Romero available for selection.
After passing 100 days in charge since the last game, he added: “Our four players are travelling back as we speak from South America and will join up with us on Saturday, then we will see how they are.
Reports
“The reports we have are that they finished the games well after playing 90 minutes, Davinson Sanchez did not play.
“If we can we will play the same XI as against Aston Villa, we were in a good place at that moment. In those 100 days
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there have been very happy days and not so happy days!”
And Nuno also spared a thought for Steve Bruce, whose 1,000th game as a manager will take place under a cloud of speculation that he will shortly be dismissed.
Nuno said: “I know Steve for a long time, we played against each other in the Championship. For him to achieve 1,000 games as a manager is extraordinary, I congratulate him. For sure it will not be easy for Steve, it is a difficult situation.” going forward?... There will be hundreds of managers wanting the same and it is exciting times.
“I will have a crack and try my utmost. Who would not want this opportunity and love to be sitting in my chair? I will make a fist of it and do my best for the club.”
Bruce revealed for the first time he was ready to walk in the summer.
He said: “I thought after finishing 12th and 13th and matching the previous manager (Rafa Benitez) I thought: can I
Bosses
Bruce blasted reporters, saying they had incorrectly reported he’d be sacked this week despite them being legitimately sourced.
“I hope you are feeling the heat because it hasn’t happened,” he said. “Let’s hope you are getting stick from your bosses. You have not done your job properly.”