When Forst lost a year ago in Everton, they were only one point above the descending area, but they were able to keep the decline.
Few people could have predicted their achievements this season in reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup and actively in the Champions League, but now they are in danger of slipping themselves.
Their last six games are a difficult horizon with players such as Manchester City, Brentford, Crystal Palace and Chelsea on their final day.
“It’s upset for Forest to lose in the Champions League because of all the things they’ve put in this season,” former England defender Stephen Warnock said in the final.
“They have to go back to the dressing room and say, “Well, bad day in the office.
Saturday’s defeat was only the third at the City Grund Oll and the late Dokour’s strike ended the game for 449 minutes without scoring at home.
“Forest has done well, but if he gives you Europe, you will get it. It’s unbelievable what they have done and we have to wait and see if they can dominate the Champions League,” Everton coach David Moyes said.
“It’s in our hands to make sure we’ll stay in the situation we’re in. Football is beast and it’s difficult to put it in words.