Manager criticised for ignoring Nottingham Forest player – In ‘much better form’ than others

Murillo, the defender for Nottingham Forest, was expected to be on the list prior to Dorival Junior’s first call-up while leading Brazil’s national team.

The center back was questioned by ESPN Brasil about if he deserved a spot in the team because he is enjoying his first season in the Premier League.

Murillo did not make the roster in the end, but the Nottingham Forest player is mentioned in two of UOL’s squad-related columns written by Danilo Lavieri and Walter Casagrande Jr.

In the first one, Casagrande highlighted the defender’s skills and pointed out he has a lot of room to grow in his career.

“I think Murillo, Nottingham Forest’s young centre-back, should also have been called up because he plays more than one role. He’s a serious, strong, left-footed player who hits the ball very well, as well as being young and with potential for the future.”

In Lavieri’s words, it was claimed that Murillo is doing better than the other Murilo, who shares the same name and plays for Palmeiras.

“Murilo, from Palmeiras, had an excellent Brasileirão last year, but he’s not in his best form either. His almost namesake, Murillo, ex-Corinthians and now at Nottingham Forest, is in much better form and could have been remembered.”

With the Copa America now standing close, it becomes hard for Murillo to get a place in the team before the competition. For that to happen, he’ll have to have a very good end of season at Nottingham Forest and hope that Dorival Junior keeps an eye on him.