Chris Wood anonymous, Elliot Anderson exceptional again – Nottingham Forest player ratings vs Man United

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VISIT THE FOREST MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Chris Wood anonymous in Nottingham Forest attackForest had been expecting Chris Wood to be out for the season just a few months ago, but his recent return to the fold has been hugely welcome for Pereira and his men. StatsWood TotalsMinutes70Accurate Passes8/18 (44%)Shots (On Target)1 (0)Chances Created–Duels Won 3/5 (60%)Defensive Contributions2Wood’s stats in the loss vs Manchester United, as per Fotmob.The Reds rely on the 34-year-old to be the focal point of their attack, but he was completely anonymous in their frontline during Sunday’s game at Old Trafford.Wood struggled to play his way into the encounter, and he was unable to pose the same questions to the opposition backline that we have become used to seeing from him.

His chances to fire at goal were few and far between, and he also lost the majority of his duels as he regularly failed to hold the ball up and bring others into play. The midfielder is likely to be heading into his final weeks as a Forest player, amid strong links for a move to almost every ‘big six’ club in recent months, and he treated the fans to another masterclass on Sunday.

StatsAnderson TotalsAccurate Passes68/76 (89%)Chances Created3Successful Dribbles3/5(60%)Defensive Contributions19Tackles3Duels Won9/15 (60%)Anderson’s stats in Forest’s defeat, as per Fotmob.The former Newcastle man was by far his team’s best performer on Sunday as he controlled their play in the middle of the park, and also chipped in with a staggering 19 defensive contributions. However, Anderson’s best work came with the ball at his feet, as he set up both goals wth two delicious crosses for his teammates, which were gleefully turned home.