AliousFury Erupts as Nottingham Forest’s Defensive Sensation Murillo Ignored in Major Premier League Award Snub
As the Premier League season draws to a close, Nottingham Forest are receiving widespread praise for their impressive campaign under Nuno Espírito Santo — but a glaring omission has left fans stunned. Despite Forest’s remarkable push into European football and several players earning accolades, one name was conspicuously absent from the league’s Young Player of the Year shortlist: Murillo.
The 22-year-old Brazilian centre-back has been one of Forest’s standout performers this season, earning high praise from across the league. Manchester City’s Liam Delap even called him the *toughest defender* he’s faced. Yet, incredibly, Murillo was snubbed entirely, with teammate Anthony Elanga the sole Forest player nominated in the category.
The decision has sparked widespread outrage among fans. Social media lit up with baffled reactions such as “Murillo not exist then?” and “No Murillo? Madness.” One Aston Villa supporter chimed in, saying: “Murillo not being nominated is barmy to me.” For many, this was more than a simple oversight — it was a complete dismissal of one of the most consistent young defenders in the top flight.
And Murillo isn’t the only Forest talent left out. Midfield powerhouse Elliot Anderson, another key figure in Forest’s European charge, was also overlooked. Anderson currently leads the Premier League in total duels won — a stat that underlines his relentless impact in the middle of the park. With pundits like Alan Shearer championing his potential, his exclusion adds further fuel to the controversy.
To make matters more confusing, some players on the shortlist stretch the definition of “young.” William Saliba, for instance, is 25 — raising eyebrows over eligibility criteria.
Now, with Elanga left to carry the club’s hopes in the awards, Forest fans are rallying behind him. But for many, the damage has already been done. Murillo and Anderson’s snubs are being called one of the biggest award injustices of the season — and fans won’t be forgetting it any time soon.
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