"I think we made it difficult for ourselves. Sometimes you know when you are in the lead, and sometimes you are comfortable. We showed a great reaction after the second goal. The most important thing is that we are through."
"It [the half-time team talk] was needed to up the levels a bit more and focus on what we know more, which is us playing football and the high press. We reacted very well. In situations like that, when they get a couple of goals, you have to calm the game down."
"Every game from now until the end of the season is a final for us. We have to be ready for every game and keep working hard."
Nottingham Forest progressed to the Europa League round of 16 after a 2-1 second-leg defeat to Fenerbahce at the City Ground, winning 4-2 on aggregate. Kerem Akturkoglu scored twice for Fenerbahce, including a penalty in the 45th minute, while Hudson-Odoi scored in the 68th minute for Forest. Despite the loss, Forest dominated the second half with nine shots to Fenerbahce's five. Hudson-Odoi emphasized the importance of the half-time team talk in refocusing the team on their pressing style and ball possession. Forest have now suffered two home defeats in a single major European season for the first time, but Hudson-Odoi stressed the importance of maintaining focus for upcoming matches.
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