Something special is quietly taking shape at Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest staged an impressive comeback on Trentside, defeating Aston Villa to secure fourth place in the Premier League table.
The Reds triumphed thanks to goals from Nikola Milenkovic, netting his second of the season, and Anthony Elanga, who scored his first since February. Forest overcame an early setback when Jhon Duran gave Villa the lead with a well-crafted team goal.
Despite a disallowed Chris Wood effort after a tight VAR decision, Forest found their way back. Milenkovic’s header leveled the game, and Elanga sealed the victory in stoppage time, sending the City Ground into celebration with a composed finish.
Elanga Praises Villa’s Martinez After Breakthrough Performance
Elanga, eager to break into the starting lineup, started on the bench but etched his name onto the scoresheet with his last-gasp winner. After the match, he praised Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez for an outstanding performance, particularly a stunning save to deny Nicolas Dominguez earlier in the match.
Speaking to the press, Elanga said: “We work in training on different movements, and looking back, it’s a good finish. Credit to Martinez. He had a great game and made an incredible save, but we managed to get past him in the end.”
Turning Point for Elanga
This match could mark a turning point for the 22-year-old. After a standout season last year, Elanga has struggled with consistency and recently lost his spot on the Sweden national team.
Now, with a crucial goal under his belt, the focus will be on maintaining form and regaining his international place ahead of March. With the festive period approaching, Elanga has the opportunity to elevate his game and cement his importance in Forest’s lineup.
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