Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal has raised concerns about the team’s performance, particularly from Ben Foster, who criticized Murillo’s display. Foster specifically pointed out Murillo’s struggles against Noni Madueke, saying, “All he kept doing was standing Murillo up, and Murillo was going, ‘Oh no. Oh no.’ And he was gone before he knew it.”
Murillo’s Performance:
- Struggled at Left-Back: Murillo was deployed at left-back due to injuries and looked uncomfortable, particularly against Madueke’s pace.
- Possession Issues: Murillo lost the ball 11 times, which could be a concern for Postecoglou’s possession-based style.
- Defensive Work: He won only one ground duel out of three attempted, leaving room for improvement.
Postecoglou’s Response:
Postecoglou may make changes against Swansea in the Carabao Cup to implement his vision and give new signings playing time. The defeat to Arsenal might prompt him to reassess his team selection and tactics. With Murillo’s struggles, other players might get an opportunity to shine [6].
Upcoming Fixture:
- Nottingham Forest vs Swansea City: Carabao Cup match where Postecoglou might introduce changes and new signings.
