NOTTINGHAM FOREST boss Nuno Espirito Santo says it will be a “pleasure” to return to his former club Tottenham on Sunday.

There was not much for Nuno to enjoy during his ill-fated spell in north London, where he lasted just 17 matches at the start of the 2021-22 season.

He inherited a difficult situation, with Harry Kane trying to force through a move to Manchester City, and an imbalanced squad, but he is relishing a return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

“More important is the situation we are in and that we need to keep putting points on the table,” Nuno said. “That is more important for all of us.

“It is going to be a pleasure to return, to play there and to face Spurs. It is part of the past now, I am focused on Forest and am really, really determined to try to achieve a good performance.

“I have learned from all moments of my life and all the experiences I have had.

“Spurs are a team full of very talented players, with a good manager. They are in a good moment. It is going to be hard.”

Nuno will pick from the same Forest squad that beat Fulham on Tuesday night.

Willy Boly and Taiwo Awoniyi are still out injured.

The Portuguese added: “We still don’t have an exact moment that Taiwo is going to return – he is still having treatment.

“Willy Boly is also still out having treatment.”