“Players at the top”- Steve Cooper heats up competition for Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, others

Steve Cooper is pleased with the strength Nottingham have after securing Gonzalo Montiel, Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga.

Nottingham Forest’s Steve Cooper has expressed his delight in competing for a starting spot at the club, reports Soccernet.ng.

Steve Cooper’s Nottingham won two from four games, including big wins against Chelsea and Sheffield United. The Reds also produced impressive performances against Arsenal and Manchester United.

Cooper secured the services of Chris Wood from Newcastle on a one-year deal, while Divock Origi signed with A.C. Milan are on loan to compete with Nigerian Taiwo Awoniyi for a starting spot in the top flight.

The departures of Denis Emmanuel and Andre Ayew have left room for Anthony Elanga from Manchester United and Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea.

They strengthened their midfield by signing Nicolas Dominguez and added world champion Gonzalo Montiel and versatile Super Eagles defender Ola Aina to their defence. With the departure of three-time UEFA Champions League winner Keylor Navas, Arsenal’s Matt Turner has taken over the starting goalkeeper position.

Ahead of tonight’s match between Nottingham Forest and Burnley, Steve Cooper expressed his delight at the strength of his team and highlighted how the culture pushes players to perform at their best. Did.

“It’s a competitive group now. We have a strong squad and there’s real competition for positions. From the goalkeeper to the players at the top of the pitch, that’s what we want. ”Cooper told Nottingham’s official website. >.

The 43-year-old tactician wants the competitive spirit to continue within the club. he said;

“That’s the kind of culture you want, where players have to work hard to get to the next team.”

Cooper’s side face Burnley tonight as they aim to collect all three points and move up in the Premier League table.

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