'We're very, very far from where we should be'

NOTTINGHAM Forest have "a major problem" on the eve of the new Premier League season according to head coach Nuno Espirito Santo.

- By JAMES PALLATT

The Reds kick off their campaign against Brentford at the City Ground tomorrow (2pm) and Nuno told Sky Sports: "We are very far - very, very far - from where we should be.

"We are very far in terms of preparation, in terms of planning, in terms of the squad.

"So we are all very worried that in two or three days time we are playing for the Premier League, the most demanding competition in the world. And we are very far. Very, very far.

"The plans that we had didn’t come through. The preparation in terms of squad was not ideal. We didn’t have a chance to create the bond - and this is what I think is more important.