Nottingham Forest’s Danilo shows Man Utd-linked Moises Caicedo up with colossus display

Jacque Talbot
Jacque Talbot
  • 27 Apr 2023 08:55 CDT
  • 4 min read
Danilo
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Nottingham Forest were thought to be dead and buried - but after a surprise win against Brighton, they find themselves outside the bottom three.

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At the heart of their revival has been Danilo, bought for just £17.8million over the summer window, with the Midlands club fending off interest from the likes of Leeds and other Premier League clubs for the 21-year-old’s signature in the January window.

He was the standout performer and put in an outstanding display at the core of Forest's midfield against Brighton, helping them to a 3-1 over the south coast club. He was the best player on the pitch ahead of £70m-rated Moises Caicedo, who has been linked to the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool.

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Some of his stats from last night include his superb goal, a 77% pass accuracy, two key passes, three accurate long balls, one big chance created, three shots, a 100% dribble success, one1 ground duel won, one clearance, one block, and two interceptions - it speaks of a colossus showing from the Reds man.

Caicedo is considered one of the Premier League's best central midfielders
© ProShots - Caicedo is considered one of the Premier League's best central midfielders

Steve Cooper will know his side have it all to do in their relegation run in - they still have five games to save their season, but the display against the Champions League-chasing Brighton side at their City Ground fortress is a brilliant foundation in which they can springboard from.

Forest fans gush after display

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