Nottingham Forest vs Wolves Player Ratings: It’s All Square between Forrest & Wolves at City Ground

Nottingham Forest played a hard-fought 1-1 draw against West Midland rivals Wolves at the City ground on Saturday in the early evening kick-off. The Visitors picked up their first point of the Premier League 2024-25 season following two consecutive defeats. While the Reds fumbled their early lead that came from Chris Wood within just two minutes following a ferocious strike from Jean-Ricner Bellegarde in the 12th minute.

Nottingham Forest Player Ratings vs Wolves 

Goalkeeper

Matz Sels (6.2/10): Fair performance from the gloves of the Belgian keeper, though didn’t do much about the perfect strike of Bellegarde.

Defenders 

Nico Williams (6.5/10): put in a good effort in both defence and regularly went to advanced positions as a right full-back, even registering a shot. 

Nikola Milenković (7/10): A solid start of Premier League endeavors looked well settled though outpaced on occasions. 

Murillo (7.5/10): The Brazilian centre-back was another bright star for Hosts making crucial blocks in the back-line and being excellent on the ball.

Ola Aina (7.8/10): Aina was lively on the left channel constantly moving down the side and creating serious attack threats. 

Midfielders 

Ibrahim Sangaré (7.4/10): looked shaky at times, but did the job at Pivot role got booked in the first half. 

Elliot Anderson (8/10): Anderson had an excellent game provided the assists and dominated the midfield zone. 

Anthony Elanga (6.5/10): made good use of explosive pace and runs. However,  needed more composure at times. 

Callum Hudson Odoi (7/10): Another fine outing from Odoi as wide midfielders posed threats with his game. 

Morgan Gibbs-White (7/10): Superb shift with three shots and as many chance creation the skipper did his part. 

Forwards

Chris Wood (7.5/10): the New Zealand International didn’t disappoint with his well-executed goal and could have had more. 

Substitutes

Ryan Yates (6.6/10)

Ramos Sosa (6.7/10)

Jota Silva (6.4/10)

Taiwo Awoniyi (6.3/10)

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Wolves Player Ratings vs Nottingham Forest

Goalkeeper

Sam Johnstone (7.2/10): Transfer deadline signing, Sam Johnstone made an instant impact making some solid saves. 

Defenders 

Nelson Semedo (7.2/10): A well-balanced performance from the Portuguese full-back on the right side of defence.

Yerson Mosquera (6.9/10) Colombian made some key blocks and interceptions, while playing and also showed progressive play. 

Craig Dawson (7.5/10): Dawson’s solid presence in the backline alongside Mosquera tightens the defence. Made several passes into the final third and spammed long balls. 

Toti Gomes (7.1/10): Commendable outing as left-back, showed his skills in winning duels and challenges along with good clearances. 

Midfielders 

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (7.5/10): A marvellous striker to put his side level, besides that he was good enough.

João Gomes (6.4/10): Gomes didn’t have a good game, got dribbled past on numerous occasions failed to leave a mark. 

Mario Lemina (8/10): Assist provider for the equaliser and played a leading role in the midfield as the captain.

Rayan Aït-Nouri (6.6/10): Algerian International only clocked 60 minutes but managed to take two shots at goals. 

Matheus Cunha (7/10): Cunha needs to revert to the striker position, as the number 10 role isn’t quite working for him. Though he did justice to his duty.

Forwards

Jørgen Strand Larsen (6.4/10): Despite player, 86 minutes couldn’t register a shot on target, and needed to improve his game to lead the line.

Substitutes

Matt Doherty (6.8/10)

Andre (6.5/10)

Hwang Hee-chan (6.6/10)

Goncalo Guedes (6.4/10)

Thomas Doyle (6/10)

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