Alongside Igor Jesus, Nottingham Forest fans blown away by ‘ridiculous’ star vs Real Betis
Nottingham Forest supporters lauded the performance of one star in their Europa League match against Real Betis.
Igor Jesus scored twice as Nottingham Forest earned a 2-2 draw against Real Betis in Spain.
Ange Postecoglou took charge of Nottingham Forest’s first European fixture since 1996 after Nuno Espirito Santo led the Tricky Tress to a seventh-place Premier League finish last season.
After a rocky start to his tenure as Nottingham Forest manager, Postecoglou will have taken plenty of positives from the match.
Nottingham Forest fans blown away by Elliot Anderson vs Real Betis
Whilst Jesus may have sealed the headlines with two goals, midfielder Elliot Anderson was impressive fans on social media.
Anderson earned an England debut against Andorra recently and starred for the Three Lions on international duty.
Man United have showed interest in Anderson amid the 22-year-old fine performances for club and country.
During the Nottingham Forest match, one fan posted: “Elliot Anderson should be one of the first names on the teamsheet for England next summer.
Another supporter posted: “Elliot Anderson playing like Gascoigne tonight!“
“Elliot Anderson is a ridiculous footballer. What a brilliant player he is,” one wrote.
More high praise came in for Anderson: “I swear Elliot Anderson is the English Andreas Iniesta.”
Before this fan commented: “Elliot Anderson is absolutely running it. He is a joy to watch. There is no need for a debate about that final spot in the England midfield, it’s over, it’s his.”
“Elliot Anderson is an incredibly talented footballer, exactly what England’s been missing for years. So efficient with the ball, never loses it, great dribbler, quick with his feet & very good at defending,” a fan posted.
Another fan also posted: “This Elliot Anderson is a baller. Woww!”
Anderson performances to earn transfer interest
Whilst Man United have already expressed their interest in Anderson, more clubs could be set to join them.
Anderson has an opportunity in the Europa League to further prove his talent and be a key player in a potential deep run in the competition with Nottingham Forest.
| Minutes Played | 90 |
| Touches | 66 |
| Successful dribbles | 5 |
| Ground Duels Won | 12 |
Postecoglou will be desperate to keep the midfielder and Nottingham Forest may hope to do what they did with Morgan Gibbs-White and tie him down to a new contract.
Anderson certainly proved his worth to the team against Real Betis with a starring role.