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Istanbul – Fenerbahçe coach Domenico Tedesco isn't letting a jam-packed schedule and thousands of miles of travel dampen his spirits. Speaking to the press ahead of their Europa League Round of 16 play-off first leg against Nottingham Forest, Tedesco addressed concerns about player fatigue with a wry smile. "We're not walking to away games, we're flying," he quipped. "We'll ensure players get adequate rest and sleep. Time is tight, and it's a rush, but we have the strength to cope." I have to say, that's a great attitude to have especially with the stakes so high.

The Italian manager also addressed his long-term commitment to the club, stating he's "very comfortable at Fenerbahçe" and has "a lot of affection" for the club and its passionate fans. However, he was quick to emphasize that his future is a shared decision. "It's not solely up to me," he added. He then rattled off a list of upcoming matches - Forest, Kasımpaşa, Antalya, Gaziantep (including a crucial cup game) - highlighting the importance of each. Tedesco made it clear that the team's success comes before his own ambitions, saying, "The priority isn't the coach, it's Fenerbahçe winning games. We need a lot of energy; we have a lot of work to do." It's refreshing to hear a coach put the team first like that.

Tactical flexibility seems to be a key part of Tedesco's strategy. When asked about potentially reusing the '4-3-1-2' formation from the Trabzonspor match, he highlighted the team's adaptability. "My players can play in different systems," he explained. "The players we have can adapt to the opponent. We have that quality in our team. We've become a more unpredictable team for our opponents." He added that the coaching staff focuses on maximizing the talent available. "You don't need to be a genius to see that we have many good midfielders. The coach's job is to bring the team and the best players together. That's my job." This unpredictability could give them a serious edge in the Europa League.

And speaking of the Europa League, Tedesco didn't shy away from stating Fenerbahçe's ambitions. "I don't know what our chances are, whether it's 90 percent or 10 percent, we have to give everything," he said. "We see every match as a final. Our approach to this match is to win and make zero mistakes. Otherwise, we will be punished. We must be focused from the first second." That intensity is exactly what you need to succeed on a stage like this. The upcoming weeks will be a true test of Fenerbahçe's mettle.

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest coach Vitor Pereira, a former Fenerbahçe manager himself, also spoke to the press, expressing his "special connection" with the club and the country. “It’s a great pleasure for me to be here and face a team that plays with passion. It's a team I like to play against.” He is definitely a familiar face and it could make this game very interesting to watch.