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Nottingham Forest winger giving Nuno food for thought amid 'fantastic' Premier League verdict
Nottingham Forest winger Jota Silva has vowed not to get carried away by praise from head coach Nuno Espirito Santo as he continues to push for his first Premier League start.
The summer signing has impressed in each of his 11 league appearances from off the bench for the Reds. After Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, Nuno said the visitors “gained something” from the energy, mobility and speed the 25-year-old brought to the game when he replaced Anthony Elanga at half-time.
Elanga suffered a shoulder injury at the Emirates Stadium while Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson were both ruled out of the clash. If any of the fitness doubts carry over to this Saturday, it might be that Jota gets his chance in the XI against Ipswich Town (3pm kick-off) - but whatever happens, he is determined to be ready.
“I work hard every day to help the team,” he told DAZN. “I prepare in the same way for every game. I want to make my contribution in there.
“It's nice to hear what the coach says, but it doesn't make me feel vain. I have to keep working so that when I'm called upon - whether it's for five, 10 or however many minutes - I can fulfil my role, which is the most important thing.
“I don't like to make personal assessments, I like to look at the team as a whole. We're having a fantastic start to the season. The squad is incredible, everyone is helping out. It's been a great start to the season. I'm feeling really good in England and this is what I wanted.”
Jota made the switch to the City Ground from Vitoria Guimaraes. Working under a fellow Portuguese, in Nuno, has helped him to adjust to life in English football.
“It's been great,” Jota said of working with Nuno. “Having a Portuguese coach for my first experience abroad is very good, helping me to integrate. It's been fantastic and the season we're having (the aim) is to keep going and want more.”
Moving to the Premier League was a dream come true for Jota. He had made his way up the footballing ladder in his homeland and wants to continue to be a role model for the next generation of youngsters coming through.
“It means a lot to me,” he said of setting an example. “To those youngsters who look up to me as an example, I'd say don't give up. Work hard. Luck takes a lot of work. So keep working and don't let anyone tell you that you can't get to where you want to be. And every day is an opportunity to improve.
“Dreaming is good and one day we'll achieve our dreams. If I've got here it's thanks to my family and the people who follow me closely.”
