USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner says Gio Reyna has "grown up a ton" since his fallout with Gregg Berhalter at the 2022 World Cup.
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- Turner hailed Reyna's signing
- Joined Nottingham Forest on loan from Dortmund
- Says he has matured a lot
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Nottingham Forest goalkeeper hailed his club's decision to sign compatriot Reyna on loan from Borussia Dortmund in the January transfer window as he feels that the youngster could prove to be a real "asset". He also claimed that the 21-year-old winger has grown as an individual since his fallout with national team coach Gregg Berhalter during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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WHAT MATT TURNER SAID
Speaking to , Turner said: "He's grown up a ton right before my eyes. The best compliment I can give him is that right now I see a consistent approach for him every single day. He wants to be on the ball and he wants to make an impact on the game with the ball at his feet. I can see him being a really strong asset."
The USMNT shot-stopper added: "Our coach's message has been to play a bit more, and Gio's that type of player. Once he establishes a better connection with some of the players and gets more familiar with their movements and how they want the ball, I can see him being a really strong asset."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The youngster missed several matches for Dortmund in the first half of the season due to injuries and had managed to clock just 360 minutes on the pitch for the German club. If he can adapt to the conditions in England, he could be a big help to Forest, who are currently just two points above the relegation zone.
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WHAT NEXT FOR NOTTINGHAM FOREST?
Nuno Espirito Santo's side will be next seen in action on Wednesday as they take on Bristol City in a FA Cup fourth-round replay, but Reyna is ineligible to play because he wasn't registered in time to feature in the competition.
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