Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Wolves at the City Ground yesterday, and Felipe shone for the Reds.
The point is probably better for Wolves than it is for Reds because they are still in front of Forest for the time being.
Forest’s Brennan Johnson scored first, but Daniel Podence equalized with seven minutes remaining.
Forest are now 14th in the Premier League, but they are still two points above the relegation zone.
Forest have a player of serious quality in Felipe, and he was in fine form again yesterday.
The Reds signed the 33-year-old in the January transfer window, and he signed an 18-month contract.
Felipe’s form is likely to be crucial if Forest are to escape the relegation zone this season.
Yesterday, he used all of his experience to assist Forest in their desperate attempt to win a big three points.
Felipe’s defensive style may be old-fashioned, but with Moussa Niakhate providing some elegance next to him, the pair appear to be a useful partnership.
The defender has now appeared in seven games for the Reds. He’s only been on a winning team once, and he’ll be looking to change that.
Felipe outstanding as Forest drew with Wolves
Who Scored highlighted some statistics that show how good Felipe was for the Reds yesterday.
During the competition, he won seven aerial challenges and made five clearances to help the Forest cause.
During his 90 minutes on the field, Felipe also made one block and one interception.
It’s also clear where the man signed from Atletico Madrid can improve, and that’s his ball control.
He completed only 58% of his 34 passes against Wolves, indicating that he could do better in possession.
His defending, on the other hand, is head and shoulders above anything Forest has, and long may that continue.
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