Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi Eyes Europa League Glory After Recent Victory

Callum Hudson-Odoi is aiming for success in the Europa League after Nottingham Forest's victory over Utrecht in the Netherlands. Igor Jesus scored a decisive late goal, securing a 2-1 win for Sean Dyche's team. This victory brings them closer to the top eight in the league phase. Jesus' goal, scored just one minute and 20 seconds after he entered the field, is the fastest by a substitute in the Europa League since Tomas Chory's 28-second goal for Slavia Prague against Malmo FF in January.

Hudson-Odoi, who has previously tasted European success with Chelsea, hopes to replicate that at Nottingham Forest. "It was difficult. Going 1-0 up, you want to maintain the lead and try and see it all

the way through, but we concede," he told TNT Sports. Despite conceding a sloppy goal, Hudson-Odoi praised his team's response and their ability to secure a second goal to clinch the match.

Forest will face Braga away before hosting Ferencvaros in their final two fixtures of January. Both opponents are currently among the top eight teams. Hudson-Odoi expressed his desire to reach the final and win it, acknowledging that it's still a long journey ahead. He emphasized that while scoring is important, contributing both offensively and defensively is crucial for team success.

The winger shared his personal goals, stating, "I wanted a goal, you could see that, but it's not always about scoring; it's about helping the team going forward and defensively. " He remains optimistic about future opportunities to score and is focused on enjoying his football while continuing to work hard.

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Hudson-Odoi remains committed to improving his game and contributing positively to Nottingham Forest's campaign. He believes that with continued effort and focus on doing the right things on the pitch, more goals will come naturally.

As Nottingham Forest prepares for their upcoming matches against Braga and Ferencvaros, they aim to secure their place among Europe's elite teams. The team's recent performances have shown promise, and they are determined to continue their pursuit of Europa League glory.