Nottingham Forest have signed a gem in Luca Netz, his stats vs Chelsea make it plainly clear
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Credit: Imago, Nottingham Forest on YouTube Mon 4 May 2026 19:03, UK Nottingham Forest beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Monday, despite heavy rotation throughout the team. Taiwo Awonyi’s double and Igor Jesus’ penalty have seen Vitor Pereira’s side go potentially just three points away from confirming safety, despite Joao Pedro’s late overhead kick.Full-back Luca Netz, who arrived from Borussia Monchengladbach in the winter transfer window after a deal worth around £2million was agreed, was handed his first-ever Premier League start for Nottingham Forest.The Germany youth international has already appeared a few times since arriving, but Monday’s clash was his first major test.Netz handled the occasion with supreme maturity and was key as Nottingham Forest secured a massive win away in London. ⚽ Nottingham Forest Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Nottingham Forest fixture.
VISIT THE FOREST MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Luca Netz’s stats vs Chelsea prove what an outstanding talent he isNottingham Forest signed Netz on transfer deadline day, with decision-makers looking to provide competition for Neco Williams. Nottingham Forest fans laud NetzMany fans of other clubs would have never even heard of Netz before Monday’s game, but they certainly know about him now.The left-back is bound to enjoy more minutes in Pereira’s team before the season is over, with safety looking increasingly likely.Think Netz is absolutely class me— JS🪵 (@jaacknffc) May 4, 2026 View Tweet Today sealed the deal.
Luca Netz is the second coming of Stuart Pearce. #NFFC— James Bolton (@Bolton0301) May 4, 2026 View Tweet Really like Netz. Looks like a proper old school full back 👏🏻— Inzy (@Inzy213) May 4, 2026 View Tweet “Think Netz is absolutely class me,” said one Nottingham Forest fan after his performance at Stamford Bridge, and many fans shared the sentiment.