Nottingham Forest supporters heading to Denmark today are asking themselves a difficult question.
After waiting 30 years to see their team return to European competition, they’re now asking if they’d be better off without it.
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Vitor Pereira has already told BBC Radio Nottingham that he will have to make changes to his team for the second leg at Midtjylland to allow key members of his squad to rest before the potentially pivotal Premier League match at Spurs on Sunday.
So, despite the excitement of last season and the joy of actually qualifying for Europe, would exiting the Europa League earlier than hoped actually be the best thing for them?
The premise of the question of course relies on the idea that they wouldn’t be able to stay up AND go all the way in the Europa League. Well, the evidence of this season backs that up.
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So, which is your preference? Throw everything at the Europa League and maybe win a trophy? Or prioritise the league and hopefully ensure next year in the top flight?
We’ll be discussing that question, and others, on BBC Radio Nottingham on Wednesday in a special programme from the MCH Arena in Herning.
So, Forest fans, what do you think? Is exiting the Europa League the best option? Would exiting now help your chances of survival?
Get in touch with your views here
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Listen to full commentary on BBC Radio Nottingham as Forest face Midtjylland (not available online), and In The Game every weeknight from 18:00, on BBC Radio Nottingham.
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