The 23-year-old holding midfielder was a target for Steve Cooper’s team before he eventually signed with Crystal Palace of the Premier League.
The Malian has made an impression while playing for Selhurst Park, but this year Yates, a recent graduate of the Forest academy, is making more tackles on average.
The Reds’ number 22 averages an excellent 5.23 tackles per game compared to Palace’s Doucoure, who makes 4.80 tackles on average.
Ryan Yates continues to impress for Nottingham Forest
It’s safe to say that Ryan Yates has been a man who has divided opinions amongst the Nottingham Forest fan base in recent years.
However, his recent performances have demonstrated just how important he is to Steve Cooper’s team.
Yates is a true warrior who breaks up the play, allowing players like Danilo and Morgan Gibbs-White to shine in forward areas even though he may not have the technical skill they do.
As he delivers his voice and his devoted attitude to move his club forward in the middle of the pitch, Forest appears lot more at ease with his leadership.
He has unquestionably demonstrated the talents he brings to the team on the side, and he should start every game moving ahead.
