Nottingham Forest kicked off their first Premier League marketing campaign in over 20 years yesterday however have been unable to take any factors from their go to to St James’ Park shedding 2-0 to Newcastle United.
Steve Cooper spoke out following the defeat in his post-match interview to element the place Forest bought it improper:
“We fell quick in our efficiency at present, however we dwell and study. We weren’t proper at present in possession, and there weren’t sufficient passes once we might get them off, and that finally price us the 2 objectives.”
The Garibaldi have had an thrilling summer time switch window with 12 new signings secured at The Metropolis Floor, and 6 of these made their debuts for Forest on Saturday, however might there be a possibility to strengthen the crew even additional?
One participant who has been linked with a transfer to the newly-promoted membership in the previous few days is Atalanta midfielder Remo Freuler, a participant who might definitely enhance the issues with possession that Cooper referenced in his feedback after the Newcastle sport.
Over final season, the 30-year-old scored one purpose, delivered three assists and created three huge possibilities, tallying up a move completion charge of 92% in his personal half whereas taking 73.2 touches per sport, proving he’s definitely comfortably with the ball at his toes.
Freuler has been the recipient of excessive reward for his constant and dependable performances in midfield for Atalanta, with Tuttosport journalist Giordano Signorelli hailing the £8.5m expertise in an interview with BBC Sport:
“Gasperini likes gamers who hear and apply themselves, and Freuler is a real skilled. He has develop into basic in midfield, alongside Marten de Roon. He has an excellent spirit of sacrifice, is powerful bodily, but additionally sound technically and possesses shot.”
Cooper might even land his very personal N’Golo Kante by finishing the signing of the Switzerland worldwide this summer time, because the Chelsea star is the fourth most comparable participant to Freuler over the one year in line with FBref.
Ought to Forest signal Remo Freuler?
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When it comes to similarities, the pair of midfielders got here shut on move completion charge with Kante simply tallying up a greater share by 1.3% at 85.8 to 87.1.
The pair have been additionally virtually degree pegging on their shot-creating actions with Freuler making 60 and Kante 61. The Atalanta star did, nonetheless, outperform the Frenchman in tackles received (43 vs 34). They did make precisely the identical variety of tackles (22) within the defensive third, demonstrating how comparable they’re in relation to profitable the ball again.
With that being mentioned, the signing of Freuler can be a serious addition for Nottingham Forest and will doubtlessly resolve among the points Cooper is conscious of within the crew.
Certainly, signing a Kante-like midfielder would positively convey a wealth of attributes to the aspect.
