Swansea City v Nottingham Forest player ratings: Garner and Cafu impress, Grabban rues key moment

Nottingham Forest went down to an unfortunate 1-0 defeat to Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.

The Reds were well on top but were beaten by Connor Roberts' 87th minute header.

Here's how Matt Davies rated the Forest players.

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Brice Samba: Had surprisingly little to do until the goal, but did what he had to do well. No chance with Roberts' header. 7

Cyrus Christie: Not his best night, with sloppy moments either side of half-time. 6

Tobias Figueiredo: Another strong night for the Portuguese defender, who probably qualifies as being in form now. 8

Joe Worrall: The band is back together, with the central defensive partnership strong again. They deserved a clean sheet. 8

Yuri Ribeiro: A good return to the side for the left-back, who looked bright going forwards. However, he was out-jumped by Roberts for the goal, blotting his copybook. 6.5.

Cafu: Calm and composed at the base of the midfield. Used the ball well. 8

James Garner: He's very good with the ball but his defensive work was better tonight. Has such a bright future. 8

Filip Krovinovic: Started the second half brilliantly, but good throughout again as Forest dominated midfield. 8

Nottingham Forest's Anthony Knockaert and Filip Krovinovic battle with Swansea City's Jamal Lowe (PA)

Joe Lolley: Looked sharp on his recall to the team as he and Ribeiro combined well. 7

Anthony Knockaert: Fantastic first half as he hit the bar. Not quite as effective after the break but a good night's work. 8

Lewis Grabban: Might have done better when Forest broke three on one, a key moment in the game. 6.5

Subs

Glenn Murray (for Grabban 75): Put himself about when he came on. 6

Lyle Taylor (for Krovinovic 88): Little time to make a mark. N/A

Alex Mighten (for Knockaert 89): Came on with Forest chasing the game. N/A

Subs not used: Smith, Mbe Soh, Colback, Jenkinson, Blackett

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