NafisaMorgan Gibbs-White stole the show at Old Trafford, scoring a goal and providing an assist as Nottingham Forest secured a crucial victory over Manchester United. Speaking after the game, the young midfielder gave a candid assessment of Andre Onana’s performance in goal, which left many fans and pundits puzzled.
The win marked a significant boost for Forest’s European ambitions. They took an early lead through Nikola Milenkovic, who found the net just two minutes in. Gibbs-White doubled their advantage shortly after the interval before Chris Wood capped off the evening by ending his scoring drought.
Among Forest’s standout performers was Jota Silva. While the forward didn’t manage to score, his dynamic play and relentless attacking threat consistently troubled United’s defence, linking Forest’s midfield and attack seamlessly.
Conversely, it was a night to forget for Manchester United’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana. The Cameroonian shot-stopper made a costly blunder, failing to stop Gibbs-White’s relatively tame effort.
Gibbs-White on Onana’s Error
Onana’s inconsistency has been a topic of debate in recent weeks, and his misjudgment here only added fuel to the fire. Gibbs-White’s strike, which appeared to go straight down the middle, caught the keeper off-guard as he stumbled and failed to make a save.
Speaking candidly, Gibbs-White expressed surprise at how the shot found the net.
“I didn’t at all to be fair,” he admitted. “I don’t wanna discredit Onana, he’s a great keeper, incredible goalkeeper. But when I first took the shot, I thought he’s just going to pick it up, but it went in.
“But you know, you count them, don’t you.”
Gibbs-White’s Second-Half Revival
Gibbs-White’s performance encapsulated a tale of two halves. Struggling in the first period, he often lost possession and seemed out of sync. However, he found his rhythm after the break, playing a pivotal role in Forest’s victory.
According to SofaScore, Gibbs-White’s night included five duels won, one clearance, one interception, two completed dribbles, a goal, an assist, and a key pass.
While fans may still expect more from the young talent, his display at Old Trafford was a step in the right direction, offering glimpses of his potential on the big stage.
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