Karim Ansarifard was praised by some supporters on social media for his performance in Saturday’s win over Queens Park Rangers. The 29-year-old scored the wining goal at Loftus Road to extend Nottingham Forest’s winning streak to two games and to bolster his own personal tally to two for the season.
Ansarifard would 100% be in my plans next year , however i do think we need to go out and buy a striker as I don’t believe grabban is the man to get us 25 goals. #nffc
— Dermott (@bradleymcd123) April 28, 2019
For a good while, I haven’t been sure why Ansarifard hasn’t been the 2nd choice striker over Murphy. I like Murphy, but he’s 36 and Ansarifard is a much more mobile and dynamic player.
— Foozinho (@foozinho) April 27, 2019
Ansarifard has a good reputation in the international game and was written off too early – as we do with so many players. May not be the final answer but has made a real case to be part of the #nffc squad next season – as has Tyler Walker.
— Paul Severn (@paulsevern7) April 27, 2019
Ansarifard great finish.
Very pleased for him
Had to be so patient since joining only 3 starts and 2 goals now.
👍 👍 👍 #nffc— DNOnMAZ9 (@DNOnMAZ9) April 27, 2019
ansarifard looking sharp!#nffc
— ross 128 b (@coffndrop) April 27, 2019
Ansarifard is a useful player, but maybe not as the main striker. #nffc
— Hannah Forest🔴⚪⚽ (@hannahforest) April 27, 2019
ANSARIFARD YOU IRANIAN BEAUTAYYYYYYYYY #nffc #qpr
— travis (@travismydon1) April 27, 2019
Standing ovation for Ansarifard. 👏👏👏#nffc
— Hannah Forest🔴⚪⚽ (@hannahforest) April 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/nffcSVC/status/1122171580648443906
Against QPR, Ansarifard racked up 64 minutes of playing time, made 19 touches, seven passes with 57% accuracy, whipped in one cross, won one aerial duel, had three shots which were all on target and drew two fouls. He’s been in and out of the team under Martin O’Neill this season but took his chance to impress over the weekend.
Ansarifard still has an uncertain future at the City Ground, however, due to his poor scoring form and lack of regular football. The Iranian international has racked up only 249 minutes of playing time, stretched out over 13 appearances since joining Forest on a free transfer in November. He vindicated his manager’s faith on Saturday, however, so he’s doing his bit to prove his worth.
The 29-year-old is one of many players who O’Neill will run the rule over this summer, so his performance against QPR won’t do his chances of staying any harm.
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