'Gone before Sunday' claim as Nottingham Forest owner said to be baffled by Nuno comments

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Evangelos Marinakis and Nuno Espirito Santo after the 2-2 draw with Leicester City

Evanlegos Marinakis is reportedly “baffled” by claims his relationship with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has broken down , as claimed by the Portuguese in a bombshell press conference today.

Nuno said there was “no smoke without fire” when asked about reports of a deteriorating relationship with the Forest owner during his press briefing ahead of Sunday’s 2pm kick-off against Crystal Palace at the City Ground .

He added: “Look, I always had a very good relationship with the owner. Last season was very, very, very close, almost (talking on a) daily basis. This season, not so well.

“But I always believe that dialogue and what you say or your opinion is valid, because my concern is the squad a