Sheffield Wednesday drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest and many players came away with praise for their performance. Jacob Murphy didn’t, however, as he struggled at wing-back and was eventually hooked in the second half for Moses Odubajo.
Murphy was given extra defensive duties by Garry Monk and did turn over possession on a number of occasions, but his final ball was criticised on Saturday so it’s unlikely he’ll feature in the makeshift role again. Supporters weren’t impressed with the 25-year-old’s showing at Hillsborough.
https://twitter.com/krisvoakes/status/1274354350136135680?s=20
https://twitter.com/barriestraps/status/1274370375086936066?s=20
https://twitter.com/swfcash91/status/1274371061849751553?s=20
https://twitter.com/SWFCLineups/status/1274380062419230723?s=20
We gave Harris far too much of the ball which he wasted, I genuinely can’t remember Murphy getting the ball in the box which is odd for a winger #Swfc
— Adam (@adam7485) June 21, 2020
Thought murphy and harris looked poor, especially crossing, other than that I thought the shape worked and was impressed with the triangle of Bannan, luongo and Lee. Strange positive twist was odubajo on for Murphy, looked good on the right. #swfc
— Mark Howe (@howiehowe) June 21, 2020
Against Forest, Murphy played for 67 minutes, made 37 touches, won one aerial duel, created two chances, completed 73.3% of his 15 passes, whipped in seven crosses with 57% accuracy, made four tackles, gave away one foul and won two free-kicks.
Since joining Wednesday on a season-long loan from Newcastle United last summer, Murphy has gone on to make 36 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals and making two assists.
The 25-year-old got off to a slow start with the Owls, contributing only one goal in the first three months, but he was in better form prior to the season being postponed due to Covid-19 – three goals, one assist in January and February.