Leicester City 1-3 Nottingham Forest Player Ratings as Chris Wood’s double sinks the Foxes

Nottingham Forest club defeated Leicester City 3-1 at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League to continue their impressive form this season. The Foxes were under great pressure due to a lacklustre start to the season and they were immediately put on the back foot after Ryan Yates’ stunning long-range goal in the 16th minute. However, it was cancelled by Jamie Vardy’s equaliser after 7 minutes, with the Foxes striker slotting home Harry Winks’ low cross.

The Forest curbed Leicester’s momentum two minutes into the second half after Chris Wood fired home a clinical finish before he scored his second of the night, capitalising on Wout Faes’ defensive error. The hosts’ quest to get back into the game ended in vain as Nuno Espirito Santo’s side picked up three points to climb to the fifth position in the league table. Meanwhile, Leicester are stagnant in the 14th position.

Leicester City Player Ratings vs Nottingham Forest

Goalkeeper

Mads Hermansen: 5/10 – Made a stunning point-blank range save against Nico Dominguez, which would have been a goal 9 out of 10 times. However, he was caught upfield for Wood’s second goal

Defenders

James Justin: 6/10 – Justin looked vulnerable during the counter-attackers, with Elanga often finding a way past him. Nonetheless, he was good on the other end of the pitch, making 14 passes into the final third

Wout Faes: 4/10 – The Belgian looked good until his defensive lapse led to Wood’s second goal of the night. Faes made a grave error by heading the ball casually with no intention which fell on Wood, who nodded a cool header over the keeper.

Caleb Okoli: 6/10 Okoli showcased an immaculate passing range, often trying to progress the ball. However, he failed to prevent Chris Wood from turning before slotting home Forest’s second.

Ricardo Pereira: 4/10 – Pereira struggled to contain the brute pace of Callum Hudson-Odoi. He was liable during the counter-attacks.

Midfielders

Wilfred Ndidi: 6/10 – Although the midfield enforcer didn’t have an overall great game, he still won 7 out of his 8 aerial duels.

Harry Winks: 7/10 Winks had a spotless first half, setting up the tempo and initiating the counterattacks with his great passing at will. The English midfielder started a great run from the middle, escaping the pressure before delivering a perfect low-cross to set up Vardy

Facundo Buonanotte: 5/10 Lost the ball that led to a turnover, eventually resulting in Leicester’s goal. Looked dangerous with his progressive runs and close control but his final balls were a tad too heavy

Attackers

Abdul Fatawu: 5/10 – Fatawu showed flashes of brilliance with his dribbling prowess but he lacked the final ball.

Stephy Mavididi: 5/10 – Mavdidi had a part to play in Leicester’s equaliser by Vardy and he also caused constant trouble on the flanks with his relentless pace and dribbling abilities.

Jamie Vardy: 7/10 – Vardy lacked enough services from his teammates but was clinical when a great opportunity arrived, slotting home Winks’ cross.

Substitutes

Bilal El Khannouss: N/A

Boubakary Soumare: N/A

Jordan Ayew: N/A

Manager

Steve Cooper: 4/10 – Cooper’s struggles to eke out results continued and the heavy defeat against Nottingham will impact Leicester’s morale. It was another game where the Foxes were exposed to counter-attacks.

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Nottingham Forest Player Ratings vs Leicester City

Goalkeeper

Matz Sels: 6/10 – Was hapless against a close-range finish from Vardy but the Belgian shot-stopper’s long ball caught Faes in a dilemma, whose error led to Wood’s goal.

Defenders

Alex Moreno: 6/10 – Moreno put in a decent display, involving in 7 defensive actions while creating 1 big chance and making 4 passes into the final third

Murillo: 5/10 – Murillo was outplayed by Jamie Vardy for the equaliser in the first half but he still made some crucial defensive efforts.

Nikola Milenkovic: 6/10 -The Serbian centre-back was a rock in the defence, winning 2/2 tackles, making 1 interception and 4 clearances.

Ola Aina: 7/10 – Aina was a solid presence in the back, thwarting any signs of danger that arose for the entirety of the game.

Midfielders

Nico Dominguez: 6/10 The Argentine midfielder was a whisker away from scoring a great goal but he was denied by a great save from Hermansen. Defensively, he was solid, making 3 interceptions and 2 recoveries.

Ryan Yates: 7/10 – Scored a precise low-drilled strike from long range, showcasing his penchant for bangers. He was also simply excellent in other facets; creating 1 big chance, making 4 passes into the final third and making 3 recoveries

Elliot Anderson: 6/10 – Anderson played a big part in Yates’ opener, with his exceptional carrying and dribbling abilities creating a lot of problems for the Foxes.

Attackers

Anthony Elanga: 6/10 – Like Hudson-Odoi, Elanga was too hot to handle for the Foxes, especially during the counter-attacks. Although he couldn’t find the score sheet, Elanga’s dangerous runs down the right flank.

Callum Hudson-Odoi: 7/10 – Hudson-Odoi wreaked havoc on Leicester City with breath-taking runs down the left flank, which often put the Foxes on the back foot. The English winger proved again why he is such a dangerous prospect in transitions and he also hit the wood work after making a daunting run.

Chris Wood: 9/10 – Wood delivered a man-of-the-match display while just playing to his strengths. The New Zealand striker made up for his lack of mobility with his predatory instincts inside the box. He also used his physicality to a maximum effect, fending off Okoli and Faes for his two goals.

Substitutes

Jota Silva: N/A

Ramon Sosa: N/A

Morato: N/A

Neco Williams: N/A

Taiwo Awoniyi: N/A

Manager

Nuno Espirito Santo: 8/10 – Santo continues to outsmart the opponents with his brilliant tactics this season. He has moulded a formidable squad which excels in great defending and ruthless counter-attacks, with Leicester being the latest victim.

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