James McAtee
NFO
Center Midfielder
Box-to-Box
Oct 18, 2002 (23)
Left
5'11"
159 lb
Strong showing offensively
McAtee had four shots (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Coventry City.
Analysis: McAtee was unable to link up with a teammate but it wasn't for a lack of effort as he had plenty of service and decent efficiency. He struggled to put his shots on target but if he keeps this volume up, he should at least have a goal or assist against a Crystal Palace side which has allowed 11 goals across five EPL matches so far.
Two shots in victory
McAtee recorded two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Aston Villa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th minute.
Analysis: McAtee registered two shots including one on goal, a deflected long-range strike that Zion Suzuki had to tip over in the first half, and made one interception across 82 minutes before being replaced by Ibrahim Sangare. He provided box-to-box energy throughout a tight first half where neither side created clear-cut chances. McAtee now has 11 chances created and five shots (two on goal) from his four Premier League appearances this season.
Productive in Saturday's draw
McAtee registered three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.
Analysis: McAtee was very productive in Saturday's home match, but was unable to help his team find the winner. He created a season-high five chances and also managed to put one shot on target on the attack. He helped keep a clean sheet too, contributing two tackles and one interception. Although he's yet to record a goal contribution this season, he has created nine chances through three games so he seems bound to record an assist soon.
Two crosses in draw
McAtee recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Liverpool.
Analysis: McAtee sent in a pair of crosses and took two corners during Saturday's draw. This was always going to be a difficult match, and McAtee probably got more room and time on the ball than he expected. He wasn't efficient with his chances but he made space for himself and impressive overall. McAtee has created four chances in the first two matches of the Premier League campaign.
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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