Plenty of Aston Villa fans have been left gushing over Orjan Nyland’s performance in the club’s 2-1 (3-2 agg) Carabao Cup semi-final win against Leicester City last night.
The Villans have booked their ticket to Wembley, where they will play either Manchester City or Manchester United, after winning the second leg against Brendan Rodgers’ men — and they have Nyland largely to thank.
The 29-year-old put in an inspired performance to supplement Trezeguet’s winning goal, with one supporter dubbing him as a “hero” after the game. On the night, according to WhoScored, he made an impressive five saves in a display that could put some real pressure on Pepe Reina for that No.1 spot.
The Spaniard was brought in earlier this month following Tom Heaton’s knee injury but, if last night is anything to go by, he could have a fight on his hands following Nyland’s heroics.
You can take a look at what Villa fans have been saying about the Norway international below…
What a performance from Nyland was excellent in 1st leg but was even better tonight. The save tipping ball onto crossbar if it was keeper from utd, city or liverpool then press be saying world class save. He's had alot of stick but he is showing what a good keeper he is.UTV
— Paul Darby (@PaulDar59616002) January 28, 2020
Immense Orjan, a fantastic performance no way you can be dropped for the final. Enjoy your moment #utv
— Ricky Neale (@Ricksta75) January 28, 2020
Three great games in a row, what a hero, without that performance we’d have been dead and buried.
Great to have on board Orjan.— Mike Knott (@MikeKnott10) January 29, 2020
World class performance Orjan you have got us to Wembley. #utv
— BobV3 (@BobVee3) January 28, 2020
He’s got to play the final, we should never have dropped Guzan for Friedal that time either
— James (@jamess_c9) January 28, 2020
This guy deserves a medal and freedom of the city.
Fantastic display— AndrewVilla69 (@ApfbAvfc) January 28, 2020
Aston Villa fans, just how good was Nyland yesterday? Join the discussion by commenting below!
