English Premier League
“He is a threat to defenders” – Alan Shearer on Taiwo Awoniyi vs Manchester United
By Monsurah Olatunji
Alan Shearer has praised Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi for his performance in Nottingham Forest’s FA Cup match against Manchester United at the City Ground.
The Premier League record goalscorer while on commentary duties believed that the Nigerian who missed 2023 AFCON due to injury is a threat to any defender.
The 26-year-old was a huge factor in Nottingham Forest’s relegation survival last season, with 10 league goals in 27 games.
Although he fluffed a fine chance, he remained an active threat to the United defence as Forest battled hard for 90 minutes.
Sadly, Casemiro scored for the Red Devils in the 90th minute to knock Forest out of the competition.
Shearer however emphasized that Awoniyi is among the best in utilizing his pace and physical prowess to navigate past defenders.
“Awoniyi makes the sort of runs a defender doesn’t want – in behind,” the former Newcastle United frontman said during his commentary on BBC One.
“When He’s at it, he looks like a threat for Forest.”
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