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Nottingham Forest’s head coach, Nuno Espirito Santo, believes striker Taiwo Awoniyi is on the cusp of a breakthrough and just needs a goal to reignite his confidence. Despite struggling to make significant impact this season, Awoniyi has faced challenges in securing regular playing time, particularly with Chris Wood being the team’s top scorer.
Awoniyi’s limited game time, both at club and international level, has hindered his ability to regain full fitness and match sharpness after missing a substantial portion of pre-season preparation. However, Nuno has been strategic in managing Awoniyi’s development, ensuring he remained with the club during the international break to focus on improving his form.
The coach emphasized that Awoniyi’s performance in the recent 3-0 loss against Arsenal was promising, highlighting the importance of gradually increasing his playing time. Nuno acknowledged the psychological impact of scoring for a striker, expressing confidence that Awoniyi will eventually find his rhythm.
Recognizing the difficulties Awoniyi faced in the Arsenal match, Nuno was sympathetic, noting that the team’s overall performance made it challenging to accurately assess the striker’s individual contribution. He stressed the importance of providing Awoniyi with opportunities and maintaining faith in his potential.
While Awoniyi might find himself on the bench for the upcoming match against Ipswich Town, Nuno’s comments suggest the coach remains committed to supporting the striker’s return to form and integrating him more fully into the team’s attacking strategy.
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