Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage praised his young squad following a thrilling match against Leicester City U21s, which ended 2-2 before Leicester triumphed 5-3 on penalties. Despite the narrow loss, Savage highlighted the determination and talent shown by his youngsters throughout the game.
The match saw both teams showcase exciting attacking football, with Forest Green’s young players stepping up under pressure against a strong Leicester side. Savage expressed his pride in their performance, noting that such experiences are invaluable for the development of his squad.
“We showed great character and spirit tonight. It’s tough to lose on penalties, but the boys gave everything and the fans witnessed some fantastic football from a bunch of promising youngsters,” Savage said after the game.
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Forest Green will now look to build on this performance as they continue to develop their talented squad for future competitions.