Nottingham Forest right-back Neco Williams has caught the eye on the international stage. The defender was superb against Ghana on Tuesday night.
The home side dominated much of the match at Cardiff City Stadium but found themselves 1-0 down midway through the second half when Caleb Yirenkyi scored.
It was Williams’ cross that would provide the late equaliser for Craig Bellamy’s side, with Lewis Koumas heading in. Wales have not qualified for the World Cup – a fact that Vitor Pereira may quietly be happy about, considering how much football Williams has played this season. The right-back has enjoyed a hugely impressive season at the City Ground, constantly managing to impress despite Nottingham Forest’s struggles.
It was no different on Tuesday, with the 25-year-old delivering a fine performance on the international stage. Williams created two big chances on the night and was a constant threat down Ghana’s left flank that they ultimately could not stop. And defensively, the Nottingham Forest man was solid. He ended the game having made three tackles, three recoveries, and having won nine duels and three free-kicks.
“Some really important defensive contributions,” the publication wrote. “Also played an important role going forward down the right. Perhaps could have reacted better for the goal, but cross for equaliser was superb. ”Nottingham Forest are under no immediate pressure to agree a new contract with Williams, given that he signed a new deal until 2029 last summer.
Interest elsewhere is mounting, however, and the player’s head may well be turned by reported interest from the likes of Manchester United. Thankfully for Nottingham Forest, there was no release clause inserted into the deal that saw him leave Liverpool for the City Ground in 2022. It should not be ruled out that Williams could return to Anfield, though, but Pereira will hope to prove his ambition enough to convince the defender into a new contract.
“I don’t know, but he’s another player who deserves everything,” the manager said when asked about the possibility. “He’s consistent. I know what I can expect from him in every game. ”
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