Gio Reyna’s first English Premier League start was a memorable one for the U.S. men’s national team star.
Reyna assisted once on Saturday in Nottingham Forest’s 2-2 home draw with Wolves at the City Ground. It was Reyna’s first club start since November 1 while he was still with parent club Borussia Dortmund.
After Wolves grabbed a 1-0 first-half lead, Forest battled back through Reyna’s assist and Morgan Gibbs-White’s header. Reyna swung a corner kick into the Wolves box in first-half stoppage time that Gibbs-White finished home for a 1-1 equalizer.
Danilo and Matheus Cunha traded goals in the second half as the two teams played out a 2-2 draw.
Reyna logged 71 minutes from his right midfield position, creating the most chances in the match (3) and winning five duels. It was a positive performance for Reyna, who has five additional league opportunities left this season.
“He played good. He gave us good possession,” Espirito Santo said postmatch about Reyna. “He had good situations, good passing and finishing. He is a good option for us and different to what we have normally. He did okay.”
Up next for Reyna and Forest is a trip to Everton on April 21.