11 clearances, 83.3% pass success: Nottingham Forest 21-year-old was phenomenal today

Murillo made his debut for Nottingham Forest in their 1-1 draw with Brentford. The Brazilian was making his debut in English football after joining from Santos.

During the summer transfer window, the Reds added the defender to their roster. He was expected to be a future starter, but Steve Cooper decided to start him against Brentford.

Murillo appears to be a big favorite among Forest fans. Some statistics from Who Scored reveal that he performed admirably during the game, and it’s fascinating to see what else is in store.

Murillo makes his debut for Nottingham Forest.
After a jittery start, the Reds’ youngster eased into the game. It was a back-to-the-wall job in the second half, and Murillo will be better for it.

During his 90 minutes on the field, the defender made 11 clearances. He also had one tackle, one interception, and one excellent block.

Furthermore, he showcased that he’s not afraid to play out from the back. He completed 83.3% of his 48 attempted passes and he grew braver as the game went on.

More to come from Murillo and he looks exciting

This is just the start for the player who has just signed for Forest. It’s never easy coming from South America and the Reds will have to monitor the defender accordingly.

Murillo appears to be a physical player who seemed unfazed by coming up against veteran Premier League players. Consistency will be his biggest difficulty.

Willy Boly was a formidable opponent for the defender. He’ll be hoping to keep his position in the lineup for next week’s trip to Crystal Palace, and he’ll be hoping to improve with more appearances.