Nottingham Forest defender Serge Aurier won the most headers of any player in the Premier League during matchweek 10. The captain was level at the top of the charts with Virgil van Dijk and Levi Colwill.
Aurier has been a regular in the Forest team this season. After not playing too much football during pre-season, he’s been facing a constant battle to get fit but he was in fine form at the weekend.
Forest suffered a defeat against Liverpool in their latest outing. They were thrashed 3-0 and Steve Cooper has been left with far more questions than answers as he strives for a winning formula.
Aurier stars during Forest defeat to Liverpool
The defender signed for Forest in the summer of 2022 after leaving Villarreal. He had just helped the club reach the semi-final of the Champions League and last season he was largely brilliant.
Aurier was handed a new contract once survival had been secured by Forest. During 2023/24 he’s missed just one game and given that he’s captained the team in the last five matches, he’s clearly important.
On Sunday, Aurier shone despite the defeat. The Other 14 showcased on Twitter that he won seven headers during his time on the pitch and that proved the most of any Premier League player this weekend.
Aurier remains important to Steve Cooper
The Forest head coach needs his experienced performers to stand up and be counted now. Aurier is firmly within the leadership group at Forest and he’s going to remain an important part of the team.
Gonzalo Montiel is currently out with an injury sustained on international duty. As a result, it appears that Aurier will get the chance to play plenty of games for Forest whilst Cooper awaits his return.
The 30-year-old always gives his all to the Forest cause. He’s rarely let the team down and on Sunday he once again showcased what he’s all about, highlighting his prowess aerially during the game.
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