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James Rushton

'Better suited to the top tier' - Our verdict on the Nottingham Forest man who can't catch a break

Week-in, week-out, questions will always surround football clubs and Nottingham Forest are no different.

One of the big questions this week has surrounded Joao Carvalho.

The big-money signing has only played in 24% of the Reds' league minutes this season after a promising first year in a Forest shirt.

Now, fans believe the time has come for him to show what he is made of, and gain a constant starting role in Sabri Lamouchi's side.

Even then, there will always be debate.

Should Carvalho start? Should he gain a run of games?

The playmaker can only improve for Forest with a first-team role, and he can only make a difference for the side if he is selected.

Our Nottingham Forest podcast, Garibaldi Red, took on the question and discussed Carvalho's qualities.

You can watch the video in the player above.

Alternatively, the full podcast is available via the following platforms, subscribe and download here:  iTunes  ,  Spotify  and  Acast.

Nottinghamshire Live has launched its new  YouTube channel  to run alongside Garibaldi Red. You can view our page - make sure you subscribe -  by clicking here  .

The debate continued in our writer's roundtable - with club writer Sarah Clapson and social media editor Matt Davies discussing the question after debating it on the Garibaldi Red podcast.

Fan reaction

Gez Goss: Play him. Looked a different player when he came on. His head never dropped like it has before when tackled.

Lynn Sanderson: Now, give him the chance to prove his amazing talent.

Martin Maher: End of the day Forest need that defensive splitting pass and Carvalho is the man with the vision him and Bostock must start Friday, Bostock has a good range of passing to so plenty of options.

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