Said Benrahma Nutmegs Defender Then Scores Long-Range Goal In Sensational Moment

Said Benrahma produced a moment of magic as he scored a stunning goal against Fulham in the Carabao Cup.

Benrahma scored a brace as Brentford secured passage to the next round after beating Fulham 3-0 on Thursday.

He bagged his first goal of the game just after the hour mark then netted another 15 minutes later in sensational style.

The Algerian star nutmegged defender Michael Hector with a glorious back-heel before unleashing a terrific strike into the bottom corner.

Naturally, his brilliant goal sent social media wild.

One Twitter user wrote: "How is he still at Brentford?"

A second tweeted: "This lad is gonna get snapped up by prem team before Monday."

A third added: "How's no one signed him up yet I do not know."

Image: PA

Image: PA

Benrahma has been the subject of intense transfer speculation with a host of Premier League sides keeping tabs on him ahead of deadline day.

Aston Villa are reportedly interested in snapping up the 25-year-old who's valued at £25 million.

Dean Smith's side have already lured one player away from Brentford in Ollie Watkins, who joined Villa Park in a transfer worth £33 million.

Will Benrahma follow Watkins to Villa? Watch this space.

Topics: Football News, Football, Brentford, Premier League, Fulham

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