Lee Hendrie was the man on Sky Sports’ commentary team as Nottingham Forest claimed a big win against West Ham.
Forest had to come from behind to claim the victory, with Nicolas Dominguez cancelling out an own goal scored by Murillo and Morgan Gibbs-White then slotting home a late penalty.
Sean Dyche issues a sarcastic riposte to the Forest fan base after the game, but much like the fan base, the overriding feeling was more relief than jubilation.
Gibbs-White hailed Dominguez after the game, but there was another player who came in for praise from co-commentator Hendrie on the night.
- READ MORE: Nottingham Forest player ratings vs West Ham
Murillo hailed by Lee Hendrie after Forest performance
There were a number of sliding doors moments in this game, with the first likely coming when Crycensio Summerville had a goal disallowed for offside.
⭐Who was your STAR MAN during Nottingham Forest’s win over West Ham
At 2-0, there was no way back for Forest and the team were then forced into life once VAR had intervened.
There was also a strong double save from the returning Matz Sels and finally, Murillo’s superb last-ditch tackle to recognise the danger and deny Jarrod Bowen.
Hendrie was impressed and said: “The pace to get across from Murillo is absolutely brilliant. Bowen must think he has a great chance to get a shot off, but it’s a big block.”
🗣️Lee Hendrie was AMAZED by Nottingham Forest star Murillo vs West Ham!
How would you rate Murillo's performance out of 10? Let us know in the comments below…👇
Forest must demand top dollar for Murillo
The time will eventually come for Murillo to leave Forest and it’s already quite remarkable that he’s remained on Trentside for three seasons almost.
A £10.6 million signing from Corinthians, Murillo looked to ooze class from day one at the football club and has been linked with European giants.
Forest have tied Murillo to a long-term contract and as a result, it’s vital that the Reds stand firm and reject any bids that fall short of the club’s ultimate valuation.
The Brazilian fits the modern-day mantra of being able to bring the ball out from the back, and Tuesday’s performance also showcases that he’s well-versed when it comes to his defensive duties, too.
Receive a digest of our best Nottingham Forest content each week direct to your mailbox
