Nikola Milenkovic urged the team to maintain the team spirit shown in the first leg in order to have a chance of achieving a satisfactory result.

Nikola Milenkovic stated that Nottingham Forest players must be fully prepared and give their all if they hope to eliminate Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-finals and advance to the final. Nottingham Forest will travel to Villa Park for the second leg, having taken a narrow lead in the first leg at City Stadium. Despite their advantage, both sides will need 90 minutes to determine the finalist.  

The player emphasized that every member of the team must give their all to maintain the advantage established in the first leg and secure qualification. Nikola Milenkovic stated, "We have entered a crucial stage of the season, which is vital for us, the club, and history. Therefore, we must be fully prepared and give our all in the game."  

“Every player must give their all within their capabilities to strive for a good result for the team. There is no doubt that we are facing a very strong opponent, who not only have outstanding individual abilities but also have rich experience in European competitions. The first leg was already quite difficult, but we fought for the team until the very last moment, and we must continue to maintain this attitude in the second leg. Only in this way can we have a chance to achieve the result we want.”  

“We hope to keep moving forward and maintain our confidence. The team is in good form right now, so we must believe in our abilities and keep moving forward. We need to continue the team spirit we showed in the first leg, and despite having the advantage in the score, we must treat the game as if it were still a draw.”  

Speaking about the more than 2,000 fans who will be traveling with the team, Nikola Milenkovic also emphasized their crucial role. He said, "This match is of great significance to the fans. We have established a very strong bond between the fans, players, coaching staff, and personnel. You can clearly feel the club's rich history and strong desire to return to the top of European competition."  

"I have no doubt that the fans will give us strong support. They will cheer us on with loud shouts and help us do our best to achieve the best results for the fans, the club, and the city."  

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