"It's difficult to control emotions when we had so much expectation on a day like this." Is Awoniyi's injury situation the reason he came onto the pitch? "Yes, it was because of that. It was a misunderstanding, a miscommunication. I'm sorry, I cannot go much further.

Nottingham Forest is one of the clubs that has fallen victim to the chaotic battle for UCL spots this season. At one point, the Trees were sitting as high as third in the league.