Nottingham Forest brought their Premier League momentum into the FA Cup, beating Luton Town 2-0 in a game that saw Danilo return from injury.
Forest’s win over Luton gave Nuno Espirito Santo’s side their fifth consecutive clean sheet in all competitions, even more impressive given the number of players rested by the Forest manager.
One of those brought into the side was Ramon Sosa who scored and assisted in the match, with Forest fans praising Sosa for his display after deputising for Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Perhaps the best moment for Forest fans in the game though was the return of Brazilian midfielder, Danilo. After Danilo was injured against Bournemouth in Forest’s first game of the season, the midfield man returned to the relief of all at the City Ground.
Murillo posted a heartwarming message to Danilo after the game, but what the returning man was seen doing at full-time spoke to the character of the Brazilian.
Danilo spotted hugging Nottingham Forest staff at full-time
Danilo must’ve been incredibly emotional coming onto the pitch for the first time in 2025 and everyone could see what it meant to him through his full-time actions.
Journalist Paul Taylor posted to X describing Danilo embracing the entire Forest squad full-time, alongside the medical staff who nursed him back to health.
The moment was the icing on the cake for all Forest fans, with progression in the FA Cup alongside Danilo’s emotional comeback making the day a memorable one for all present at the City Ground.
Whilst Danilo will be enjoying the moment, he will know that he has a fight on his hands to reclaim his starting position in Espirito Santo’s European football-chasing squad.
Danilo faces stern competition for his Nottingham Forest place
The Brazilian made 34 appearances for Forest last season, starting every match in April and May as Espirito Santo guided Forest to Premier League survival.
However, these previous displays will count for nothing this season as the midfield pair of Elliot Anderson and Ryan Yates have starred for the Forest manager.
Anderson joined Forest from Newcastle United in the summer and has capitalised on Danilo’s injury to become a mainstay in the midfield, leading the club in assists with five to his name this season so far.
Yates’ solidity alongside Anderson’s creativity has made for a versatile midfield pairing for Espirito Santo, meaning that Danilo will need to take any opportunity he gets to force his way back into the heart of the Forest midfield
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