Nottingham Forest’s defense has struggled throughout the 2023–24 season, though they do have two reliable defenders in Willy Boly and Murillo.
Recent statistics from The Other 14 show that Boly and Murillo rank first and third in defensive metrics. So, what specific defensive strengths do they bring to Nottingham Forest? Let’s explore further.
Two Nottingham Forest defenders sit in top three in Premier League list
For Murillo, it’s been quite a ride during the 2023/24 campaign and he’s been ever-present in the Premier League since making his debut in October.
Boly’s season has been somewhat unusual due to his recurring injury issues, yet he has still made 16 appearances across all competitions. He and Murillo now rank first and third among Premier League defenders for blocks and clearances per 90 minutes. Boly leads the pack with an impressive 7.12 per game, having recorded 14 blocks and 65 clearances over 999 minutes played.
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