Chelsea fans wowed by £12m Nottingham Forest player instead of Murillo, he ‘impressed’

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Nottingham Forest came away from Stamford Bridge with a point on Sunday, and one player in particular left Chelsea fans impressed.

It’s safe to say that any game involving Nottingham Forest comes with its controversies of late, and this game wasn’t any different.

James Ward-Prowse was sent off for a second bookable offence against Chelsea, though he can’t have any arguments with his one.

A 1-1 draw is a good result for Forest, as Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea were bang in form and Cole Palmer came into the game off the back of a four-goal display.

Interestingly, Murillo also played against a club in Chelsea that have been watching him.

However, it wasn’t Murillo who caught the eye this time round, as one Nottingham Forest player in particular impressed Chelsea fans.

Nikola Milenkovic’s display vs Chelsea

Nikola Milenkovic joined Nottingham Forest for just £12 million in the summer.

Nuno Espirito Santo is one of many who have been left impressed by Milenkovic.

He’s already proved his worth with a number of high quality displays, including his most recent one against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The Serbian international played the full game, providing the assist for Chris Wood’s goal, making two clearances, one interception, and one tackle, winning six duels, making 11 passes, one key pass and creating one big chance despite only having 24 touches of the ball.

Chelsea fans react to Nikola Milenkovic’s Nottingham Forest display

These Chelsea fans, when speaking on X, were all impressed by Milenkovic.

“Just wanna say that I was impressed with Forest CB, Nikola Milenkovic against us. He was really good. He was good at Fiorentina as well but I didn’t expect him to adapt to the Premier League as quickly as he has done.”, @Blue_Footy said.

@GopiNaaz praised his defensive display: “He gave this forest side the extra protection defensively.”

@Pik5Peter stated: “He was decent.”

@kvnghenry_ mentioned: “Tbh he was at his best and he really saved Nottingham.”

“The guy reminds me of Vidic”, @tokundimeji said.

@Horlahftp commented: “Good as BADiashile replacement”

@frankli88217996 said. “Good player.”