AliousNottingham Forest secured an impressive 2-0 victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, maintaining their strong position in fourth place in the Premier League.
Goals from Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga sealed the win, handing Brentford their first home defeat of the season.
The tactical adjustments by Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo, including deploying three central defenders, drew praise from pundits like Brian Laws.
Elanga, who scored for the second consecutive weekend, revealed that he had been exchanging messages with Jermain Defoe, which may have contributed to his recent form.
While several Forest players delivered standout performances, it was Murillo, the £10.6 million summer signing, who stole the spotlight.
Murillo, widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s top defenders, has impressed since his arrival and attracted the admiration of pundits like Kenny Cunningham.
Speaking on Premier Sports TV, Cunningham highlighted Murillo’s confidence, physicality, and personality, predicting his value will only rise.
Despite reported past interest from Manchester City, Forest have secured the 22-year-old Brazilian on a long-term contract and are in no rush to sell.
Forest’s current push for European football could play a crucial role in retaining Murillo, with the club likely to demand upwards of £70 million for any potential transfer.
For now, the young defender continues to flourish at Forest, with the possibility of staying on Trentside if the team remains competitive and ambitious.
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