O Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to leaders Liverpool this Saturday (2), in a game valid for the 27th round of the Premier League. And, despite the setback, one player found favor with the English press: Murillo.
The Brazilian defender’s performance was praised by the newspaper Nottingham Postwhich gave an 8 rating to the former’s performanceCorinthians.
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When the duel was still 0-0, Murillo saved Forest by blocking a shot from Luis Díaz. This move was highlighted in the diary.
”The partnership with Omobamidele was solid. Both put their bodies on the line to keep visitors away for so long. A kick to the stomach didn’t prevent the afternoon from ending in defeat,” says the publication.
On the field, Darwin Núñez scored Liverpool’s goal at the end. With the victory, the Reds They remain at the top of the Premier League with 63 points.
Murillo competing for the ball with Luis Diaz in Forest x Liverpool PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images
Premier League standings
Nottingham Forest: 17º placed, with 24 points
Liverpool: 1º placed, with 63 points