Gary Lineker was impressed by Nottingham Forest attacker Taiwo Awoniyi after the Reds were eliminated from the FA Cup by Manchester United.
The pundit hosted BBC One’s live coverage last night.
So, what did Lineker say about Forest’s forward Awoniyi? Let’s look more closely.
What Gary Lineker said about Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi
Despite the Forest setback, the former England talisman appears to have been impressed by Awoniyi.
Wayne Rooney stated that Awoniyi needs to do better during the Forest defeat, but Lineker seemed to be a big supporter.
At halftime, the conversation shifted to the strikers, with the game in the balance.
Lineker stated that he thought Forest star Awoniyi was more natural than Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford in one facet of the game.
He remarked live on BBC One: “When it comes to guys in the box, I believe Awoniyi is a better fit than Marcus Rashford. Clearly, he is not as talented, yet he scores goals. “He can smell it.”
Awoniyi strives for full fitness.
The 26-year-old was likely rushed back from his most recent injury, with Chris Wood down for some time.
Awoniyi is therefore feeling the impact of being asked to play every Forest game, and possibly missing out on the FA Cup isn’t a bad thing.
Forest are down to the bare bones in attack, so keeping the Nigerian fit will be critical.
Last night, Awoniyi appeared to be off his game. He couldn’t take advantage of his opportunities, and Forest was left to mourn them.
He was not the only one who squandered opportunities, and the entire Forest squad must accept responsibility.
Forest have some big games coming up in the Premier League, and Awoniyi hopes to assist the Reds win some.
