Five reasons why there is still hope for Nottingham Forest fans

4) Dani Pinillos

The Reds have embarrassingly only clocked up three clean sheets this season, yet despite only featuring three times, one of the constants from all three games is Dani Pinillos.

Arguably the best free signing the club has made in the 21st century, the 24-year-old Spaniard is very possibly the best permanent left-back the club has had in the same time period.

After suffering a serious knee injury last season, as well as a few other niggles since his return this campaign, Pinillos hasn’t had the chance to play much, but my word we’ve noticed him when he has.


Strong in the tackle, an incredibly useful outlet going forward, decent in the air, fully able to pick out a pass – be it long or short – and incredibly difficult to get the better of due to his speed and brilliant reading of the game, this guy is Premier League class.

You will rarely see Pinillos lunge into a slide tackle, as he always seems a step ahead of play and will be where he needs to be anyway.

How he’s with us still, I don’t really know, but in true Fawaz fashion, his contract expires in the summer and to our knowledge, there’s been no talk of renewing.

Given Fawaz’s desire to asset strip, I’m half expecting him to sign a new deal and then be sold, but if we can keep Pinillos on Trentside for many years to come, I would be ecstatic.

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