Goalkeeper Matt Turner delighted Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo with his performance in the FA Cup fourth-round match against Bristol City.
Due to a number of high-profile errors made by Turner in recent weeks, Nuno was forced to acquire a new goalkeeper during the January transfer window; Matz Sels will start in the Premier League match against Bournemouth on Sunday.
After the match finished 1-1, Forest won the shootout 5-3 thanks to a save from US international Turner, who also kept Bristol City at bay for the full 120 minutes. Sels was not eligible for the replay.
Nuno, a former goalie himself, stated: “It needs to boost him confidence. We understand that he is having difficulty following our choice to move to the Premier League, but he has responded like a true professional.”
After eight minutes, Divock Origi scored the team’s first goal, giving Forest fans hope for an easy night. However, six minutes later, Jason Knight equalized.
Due to a protracted injury, former Liverpool striker Origi has not had a pleasant time at the City Ground.
Nuno stated: “I believe he used that energy nicely in the first half. But he’s been gone for a while now, as the minutes pass.
“In order to provide us alternatives for the future, we are creating options to let these players play.
“We’re working to make the most of what we have and get back players who were injured. Until February 11th, there are still many participants in the (African
Their manager, Liam Manning, stated that the match ought to have gone to penalties because of their demanding schedule. On Saturday, they take on Middlesbrough in league action.
“This is a crazy, intensely intense time for us. We will return early on Friday morning, after which we will travel back to Middlesbrough.
“It is absurd that we are in extra time; penalties should be applied right away, as nobody requires the additional time. A replay suffices; it’s just basic sense.”
