Man Utd Player Ratings vs Nottingham Forest: Amad’s Stunning Volley Rescues a Point After Disappointing Show from Attack
A Point Saved by Amad’s Magic: Man Utd Player Ratings
Manchester United’s unbeaten run came to an end on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest. With victory potentially taking them second in the Premier League, United were instead forced to settle for a draw, thanks to a brilliant Amad Diallo volley that salvaged a point after Forest had turned the match around in the second half.
The game saw key moments of controversy and frustration, with several of United’s big-money signings failing to make an impact. While Amad stole the spotlight, others, such as Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha, were notably absent when needed most. Below are the player ratings from United’s disappointing yet dramatic draw at the City Ground.
Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest: Player Ratings
| Player | Rating (Out of 10) | Performance Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Senne Lammens (GK) | 6/10 | Couldn’t do much about either goal; solid performance overall. |
| Leny Yoro (CB) | 5/10 | Struggled in aerial duels, particularly on Forest’s second goal. Subbed off in the second half. |
| Matthijs de Ligt (CB) | 6/10 | Defended well against Jesus but could have been more commanding in the box, especially on crosses. |
| Luke Shaw (LB) | 6/10 | Made key blocks and looked solid defensively but didn’t dominate as much as needed. |
| Amad Diallo (RW) | 8/10 | United’s brightest player, scored a stunning volley to level the score. Created chances and worked hard defensively. |
| Casemiro (CM) | 6/10 | Scored United’s opener, but missed two chances to extend the lead. His lack of pace was evident defensively. |
| Bruno Fernandes (CM) | 6/10 | Registered an assist and was involved in playmaking but couldn’t fully control the game. Unlucky to hit the post. |
| Diogo Dalot (RB) | 4/10 | Poor defending on Forest’s second goal, failed to track Savona, leading to a clear shot on goal. Subbed off. |
| Bryan Mbeumo (CF) | 6/10 | Looked dangerous in attack, particularly in the first half, but didn’t convert chances. |
| Benjamin Sesko (CF) | 5/10 | Had some early chances but faded after halftime. Needs to make a bigger impact when attacking. |
| Matheus Cunha (CF) | 5/10 | Largely invisible, failed to build on his previous goal. Needs to be more consistent in matches. |
Substitutes & Manager
| Player | Rating (Out of 10) | Performance Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Dorgu | 6/10 | Added some offensive drive after Dalot’s substitution but lacked strong service from teammates. |
| Noussair Mazraoui | 5/10 | Nearly gave away the game late on with a poor tackle, leading to a deflected shot. |
| Ruben Amorim | 6/10 | Struggled to react after Forest’s quick goals; didn’t bring on attacking substitutes. Had to rely on Amad’s brilliance to salvage a point. |
Summary
- Standout Player: Amad Diallo – his stunning volley was the highlight of the match.
- Disappointments: Diogo Dalot and Matheus Cunha were notably ineffective, and Benjamin Sesko couldn’t make his mark.
- Defensive Issues: United’s defensive frailties were exposed in both of Forest’s goals, and their lack of response to set-pieces was apparent.
