Nottingham Forest midfielder Steven Hodge believes that defender Murillo has the potential to surprise someone with his audacious long-range shooting ability. During a recent match against Tottenham, Murillo narrowly missed the target with a shot from distance, but Hodge thinks that goalkeepers will need to be wary of his willingness to take shots from far away.
During an episode of BBC Radio Nottingham’s Shut Up And Show More Football podcast, Hodge described Murillo’s near-goal against Tottenham, emphasizing the power and precision behind his strike. Hodge noted that the ball bounced just a yard away from the post, highlighting Murillo’s potential to score from long range in the future.
Murillo, a 21-year-old signed from Corinthians, has yet to score for Forest, but Hodge is confident that his first goal is on the horizon. With Murillo’s ability to strike the ball cleanly and powerfully from great distances, Hodge believes that goalkeepers will have to be cautious of his left-footed shots in the future.
Hodge predicts that Murillo will eventually score from long range, catching a goalkeeper off guard with his impressive shooting skills. Despite not finding the back of the net yet, Murillo’s talent and determination suggest that it is only a matter of time before he finds success in front of goal. Fans can listen to the full discussion on BBC Sounds.
