Nigel Pearson believes Anis Mehmeti’s uncomfortable first experience of a Severnside derby will prove a positive learning experience for the young forward as he suffered his first misstep in a Bristol City shirt.
Mehmeti has made an immediate impact since signing on January transfer deadline day from Wycombe Wanderers with fine displays against Sunderland and Wigan Athletic in his four appearances prior to the weekend, catching the eye with his touch, technique, vision and overall excitement he brings.
Having been forced to sit out the Manchester City encounter due to being cup tied, the 22-year-old returned to the Robins starting XI in his familiar left-sided berth as Pearson’s only change to his side.
