Leeds United remain in the Championship automatic-promotion spots after drawing with Nottingham Forest.
Leeds may have been relying on a controversial goal from Kemar Roofe to secure a draw against Nottingham Forest, but there is no question that many Whites fans believe that Adam Forshaw was one of the players who more than deserved something from the game.
It appeared that it was going to be another frustrating afternoon for Marcelo Bielsa’s men. Leeds dominated possession, but could not make the right pass in the final third throughout the contest and conceded from a set-piece.
The home side deserved a point, but their equaliser will understandably leave the Forest fans feeling incredibly frustrated. Roofe used his arm to put Mateusz Klich’s attempt into the back of the net. After some consideration, the officials decided to give the goal.
Leeds were unable to find a winner, but there were a number of impressive performances from Bielsa’s men. And there was perhaps no player on the pitch who did more than Forshaw.
The midfielder got the chance to start in the Championship for the first time this season. And he undoubtedly vindicated Bielsa’s decision to hand him a start.
The 27-year-old – who cost £4.5 million in January (via BBC Sport) – drove Leeds forward as they pushed for an equaliser. His ability to win the ball back was remarkable, especially after Kalvin Phillips was taken off. And his energy seemed to make such a difference as the home side controlled the momentum after the break.
The fans on Twitter have lauded Forshaw’s display. Many have suggested that he was the best player on the pitch on the night and believe that Phillips could have a potential rival for his spot in the side.
Here is what some of the supporters made of Forshaw’s performance against Forest…
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