It looks like absence is really making the heart grow fonder for these Forest fans.
Because there’s one player that they think could be making a big difference in our fight for promotion, but he’s barely been seen since the league restarted.
I’m of course talking about Joao Carvalho.
The 23-year-old Portuguese playmaker has only played 17 minutes since the season restarted, and with the Reds struggling to get the ball in the net, with only two goals in the past three games, fans are starting to wonder if his creative abilities, which wielded four goals and eight assists last season might not be of some use to us this season.
Has Joao Carvalho been harshly treated this season?
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So when Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi spoke about created chances last night following the loss to Fulham, there was only one player on the fan’s mind who they believed would be a solution to our problems.
Start carvalho or atleast bring him on he cost the club 15m he’s a talented player and very creative yet you bring on Semedo and diakabhy
— -Curtis Orange (@CurttNFFC) July 7, 2020
Get Carvalho off the ruddy bench instead of sticking on numpties with zero creativity.
— John Dabell (@John_Dabell) July 7, 2020
If only we had a player good enough to sit behind our striker & create chances. Like a number 10. Could even call him Joao…🤷🏼♂️
— Kieran Gaughan (@KieranGaughan) July 7, 2020
1 nil down and we bring on 5 subs but not our most skikful – and expensive! – player who's left on the bench. Team was crying out for his creativity. Explain please Sabri!
— redandgreen2 (@redandgreen21) July 7, 2020
I can't understand why Carvalho isn't given a chance
— kevin ward (@kevinwa73338713) July 7, 2020
Five subs & Joao Carvalho still can’t get a minute on the pitch 🤦🏼♂️ #NFFC https://t.co/7Rc05a1NR1
— Nathan Joyes (@NathanJoyes1) July 8, 2020
What about you? Do you think Carvalho should play more?
