Nottingham Forest's Jota Silva was left with a bitter taste after his Olympiacos debut, which ended in a 0-0 draw against NEC Nijmegen. The Portuguese forward joined Olympiacos on a season-long loan deal, sanctioned by new Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner.
What happened?
Jota Silva came on in the second half of the first leg of a third qualifying round tie, but Olympiacos failed to score. The Greek giants will face NEC Nijmegen again in the second leg next week, with their chances of qualifying for the Champions League on the line.
Why it matters for Nottingham Forest
The transfer of Jota Silva has left a bitter taste for Nottingham Forest fans, who were hoping to see the Portuguese forward in action at the City Ground. However, the club's new boss Oliver Glasner has sanctioned the departure, and Jota Silva is now set to face NEC Nijmegen again in the second leg of the Champions League qualifier.
What comes next?
Nottingham Forest will be keeping a close eye on the progress of Jota Silva and Olympiacos in the Champions League qualifier. The club's fans will be hoping to see the Portuguese forward back at the City Ground soon, but for now, it seems that Jota Silva's future lies with Olympiacos.
As of 06 Aug 2026, Nottingham Forest are 16th in the Premier League, with 44 points from 38 games, and a recent form of DLDWW. They have scored 48 goals and conceded 51, with a goal difference of -3. They are 41 points behind leaders Arsenal and have a title race that is heating up. Their next fixture is against Manchester United away, on 2026-12-26.
The transfer of Jota Silva has left a bitter taste for Nottingham Forest fans, who were hoping to see the Portuguese forward in action at the City Ground. However, the club's new boss Oliver Glasner has sanctioned the departure, and Jota Silva is now set to face NEC Nijmegen again in the second leg of the Champions League qualifier.
Olympiacos have the option to make Jota Silva's loan deal permanent next summer, and the Portuguese forward has spoken about his excitement to join the Greek giants. He said: "The important thing for me was the project. I think it was a project that has embraced me and in general I feel good in the team."
Jota Silva has been impressed by the close-knit family atmosphere at Olympiacos and is eager to help the team achieve their goals. He said: "I think there is a different dynamic and personally I would like to have a very good season to help the group and its goals."
What's next for Jota Silva?
Jota Silva will be facing NEC Nijmegen again in the second leg of the Champions League qualifier, and Olympiacos will be hoping to qualify for the Champions League. The Portuguese forward will be looking to make a positive impact on the pitch and help his new team achieve their goals.
As of 06 Aug 2026, Nottingham Forest are 16th in the Premier League, with 44 points from 38 games, and a recent form of DLDWW. They have scored 48 goals and conceded 51, with a goal difference of -3. They are 41 points behind leaders Arsenal and have a title race that is heating up. Their next fixture is against Manchester United away, on 2026-12-26.
The recent form of Nottingham Forest is 3W-2D-0L (DDWWW, most recent first), and they are unbeaten in the last 5 games. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on 2026-05-24. The team's next fixture is against Manchester United away, on 2026-12-26.
