Igor Jesus
Igor Jesus, the Brazilian forward, has expressed satisfaction with his progress at Nottingham Forest since joining from Botafogo last summer. Despite the challenges of adapting to the Premier League, the 25-year-old remains optimistic about his contributions to the team. With only two goals from 28 appearances, Jesus acknowledges the need to improve his scoring record to aid Forest’s fight for survival in the league’s final stretch.
Igor Jesus said: “It’s not easy to arrive in your first season here and adapt. Doing a great job like this makes me happy because I prepared so much so that when I arrived I could do a great job. I think I’ve been doing that very well. I’m happy, and everyone at the club is happy with the performances I’ve been having.”
Igor Jesus added: “To be honest, I just keep doing my job here. I believe they watch all the matches and, if it’s God’s will, everything will happen in the best way.”
Jesus’s recent assist in the 2-2 draw against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium was a crucial contribution, helping Forest remain above the relegation zone on goal difference. The match highlighted Jesus’s potential impact, especially in the absence of Chris Wood, who is sidelined with a knee injury. Wood, the Reds’ top scorer last season, has left a void that Jesus is eager to fill.
The Brazilian’s consistent playing time has sparked discussions about a possible return to the national team. Although he has five caps for Brazil, he has not been called up recently. Jesus’s focus remains on performing well for Forest, hoping his efforts will eventually catch the attention of national selectors.
The winter transfer window addition of Lorenzo Lucca has yet to yield significant results, placing additional pressure on Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi as the primary forward options. As Forest approaches the final nine games of the campaign, Jesus’s form will be pivotal in their quest to secure Premier League survival.
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