James McAtee
NFO
Center Midfielder
Box-to-Box
Oct 18, 2002 (24)
Left
5'11"
159 lb
Provides set-piece threat in defeat
McAtee generated two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Arsenal.
Analysis: McAtee recorded two off-target shots, four crosses, one accurate, and three corners across 85 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal. He operated in an advanced attacking role with Morgan Gibbs-White (undisclosed) unavailable and threatened shortly after halftime with a free kick that sailed over the crossbar, although Forest struggled to convert their attacking opportunities. McAtee remained involved in the hosts' offensive buildup before being withdrawn during the closing stages, finishing without a direct goal contribution despite his set-piece involvement.
Creates three chances in loss
McAtee registered five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Leeds United.
Analysis: McAtee took five crosses as Nottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Leeds. He took three corners and completed two crosses. The midfielder only started two games last season, playing in 14 games in total. He produced one assist in the PL last season and one in the Europa League.
First goal contribution of season
McAtee assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Newcastle United.
Analysis: McAtee appeared off the bench Sunday for seven minutes, but had a major impact on the match, as the midfielder found Elliot Anderson in the 88th minute for an assist. This does mark his first goal of the season in league play for the club, also his first goal contribution in 12 appearances (two starts).
Big role in cup
McAtee started and played 80 minutes during Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Swansea.
Analysis: McAtee got the start in the Carbao Cup and played 80 minutes. The attacking midfielder has appeared off the bench in each of the last three Premier League matches. He will likely grow into a larger role, but at the moment it appears he's still integrating into the squad, especially under new boss Ange Postecoglou.
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