What a first!
Four saves, a clean sheet, and a man of the match trophy: this is how Keylor Navas began his adventure at Nottingham Forest this Sunday.
Against Leeds, the new team of the Puerto Rican goalkeeper won by the smallest of margins (1-0).
On loan from Paris Saint-Germain until the end of the season, Keylor Navas made a strong impression from his first seconds in the Forest jersey.
In the second minute of play, the goalkeeper folded perfectly on his left to stop Luis Sinisterra's attempt.
Less than 2 minutes and already decisive!
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Keylor Navas' first stop in his new colors didn't take long 🇨🇷 #NFOLEE |
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- CANAL + Foot (@CanalplusFoot) February 5, 2023
Just before half-time, he then intervened in front of a powerful strike from Wilfried Gnonto, to keep his team in front.
It was a one and only goal from Welsh international Brennan Johnson, in the 13th minute and on a superb volley, which allowed Nottingham to win.
Spikes in the face
But Keylor Navas' afternoon was also marked by a big contact with his central defender, Willy Bolly.
By intervening in the area, the Ivorian international hit the face of the former Madrid player with his crampons.
Result: a beautiful red trace near the goalkeeper's left ear.
Not enough to spoil a successful first.
Welcome to the Premier League, Keylor Navas 🤕#NFOLEE |
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- CANAL + Foot (@CanalplusFoot) February 5, 2023
“We had very important individual exploits, in particular with the stops of Keylor Navas, reacted his trainer Steve Cooper after the meeting.
I loved the way he handled the match, we really saw that he had experience.
Everyone knows his record, but he still wanted to be there today to show his level.
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Next meeting for the doorman on loan from PSG: the trip from Nottingham Forest to Fulham next Saturday.
