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‘Really poor’ – some Nottingham Forest fans weren’t happy with 22-year-old against Wigan

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Yuri Ribeiro had impressed for Nottingham Forest since joining from Benfica over the summer, but the 22-year-old delivered one of his worst performances for the Reds on Sunday. Ribeiro struggled on the wing as Forest lost 1-0 at Wigan Athletic and came in for criticism on social media.

Against the Latics, the wide-man played a full 90 minutes, made 44 touches, won one aerial duel, failed to register a shot on target, completed 73.1% of his 26 passes, whipped in two crosses with 50% accuracy, made one clearance, completed one dribble and picked up a booking.

Ribeiro has made eight appearances in all competitions this season but has yet to score a goal or make an assist in 690 minutes of football. The Portuguese u21 international has operated at left-back and left-wing, but Sabri Lamouchi might reconsider playing him in an advanced role after Sunday.

The Forest manager isn’t short of options on the wing – Joao Carvalho (seven appearances, one goal), Albert Adomah (11 appearances, two goals, one assist), Joe Lolley (11 appearances, three goals, one assist) – but consistency has been an issue.

Forest ended the weeked fourth in the Championship and saw their 10-game unbeaten run ended. They next face Hull City on October 23.

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