Former Coventry City goalkeeper Steve Ogrizovic has praised Frank Lampard for a bold selection call, describing it as "brave" to hand Brandon Thomas-Asante the central striker role against Nottingham Forest.
The Ghana international was given the nod up top, a decision that raised eyebrows given the alternatives at Lampard's disposal, but according to BBC News, the gamble paid off on the day.
Ogrizovic's comments highlight the pressure managers face when trusting a player in an unfamiliar or less obvious role, and the credit Lampard now earns for a call that worked out in Coventry's favour.
While details of the match outcome and Thomas-Asante's specific contribution weren't fully outlined, the endorsement from a club legend like Ogrizovic suggests the striker justified his manager's faith at Forest.