(FILES) Nottingham Forest's Portuguese head coach Vítor Pereira reacts ahead of the UEFA Europa League round of 16, first leg football match between Nottingham Forest and FC Midtjylland at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on March 12, 2026. Vitor Pereira said he was taken by "complete surprise and without any warning" after confirming on July 1, 2026 he had been let go as head coach of Nottingham Forest with immediate effect. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP via Getty Images)