Former Palmeiras player Gustavo Scarpa debuted as a starter for Nottingham Forest this Saturday, but saw his team thrashed by Blackpool, 4-1, and said goodbye to the FA Cup. Despite the tough defeat, the Brazilian got good numbers and stood out in the match.
According to data from Sofascore, the midfielder hit three decisive passes and created two great goal chances. He was also successful on three of the five long balls he attempted, and also won six of eight tackles.
In addition, Scarpa still suffered two fouls, disarmed twice and intercepted his rival in two other opportunities. The player had already made his first appearance for the English club last Wednesday, against Southampton, in the Premier League, but only played in the last 20 minutes of that clash.
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Gustavo Scarpa had Nottingham’s highest Sofascore (7.8) in his debut as a starter.
๐3 decisive passes
๐ ๏ธ2 great chances created
โ๏ธ3/5 right long balls (60%!)
๐ช6/8 Duels Won Bottom (75%!)
๐2 fouls suffered
๐๏ธ2 tackles
โคด๏ธ2 interceptions pic.twitter.com/EwtzEJxIH4โ Sofascore Brazil (@SofascoreBR) January 7, 2023
This Saturday’s result is surprising due to Blackpool’s situation. In a bad phase, the team occupies the relegation zone of the second division of the English Championship and managed to advance against an opponent of the country’s first division.
Now, Scarpa’s team is focused on the English League Cup. On Wednesday, at the City Ground, the match will be against Wolverhampton and it could be the former Palmeiras’ first game with Nottingham Forest fans.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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