Morato: most minutes on the pitch by a Brazilian at Nottingham Forest | OneFootball

Defender Morato stands out as the Brazilian player with the most playing time at Nottingham Forest in the current season of the English Championship.

The English club has six players born in Brazil in its squad, including defenders Murillo and Jair, goalkeeper John, midfielder Douglas Luiz, and forward Igor Jesus. Morato has accumulated 1,204 minutes in 15 matches, surpassing his compatriots in playing time.

Team Performance and Evolution

Morato, a former player of São Paulo, joined the club in August 2024 and expressed satisfaction with his continuity, but emphasized the team's potential for improvement.

“We had a tougher start with the changes in coaches, but clearly the team now has an identity and strength in matches. I'm happy with the continuity, but certain that we have much to improve,” stated the defender.

After a season start with adverse results, Nottingham Forest is going through a recovery period. The recent 3-0 victory over Tottenham in the Premier League extended the team's lead to five points above the relegation zone. This improvement reflects greater cohesion and tactical strength of the team.

Intense Game Sequence Defines Season

Nottingham Forest is preparing for a challenging schedule, with six matches in 19 days. The series begins with a direct clash against Fulham, followed by games against Manchester City, Everton, Aston Villa, and West Ham. The period concludes with the match against Wrexham in the FA Cup.

“We are in a good moment and we know that this sequence defines a lot in the competition and we need to have the whole squad prepared to do our best. We will think game by game, and the game against Fulham, today, is what really matters,” said Morato, who is three games away from reaching the milestone of 50 matches for the English club in his second season.

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