Nottingham Forest boss Chris Hughton says it was “just a decision” to leave out Yuri Ribeiro from the matchday squad against Reading on Saturday.
Hughton has often switched between the Portuguese and Gaetan Bong for the left-back spot this season, and also has Tyler Blackett able to take up the role.
Ribeiro has been linked with a move away in the summer, however, as his Reds contract comes to an end.
Hughton would not be drawn on any speculation about the defender, and says he is likely to continue to rotate that position for the remaining 10 games of the campaign.
Asked about Ribeiro’s absence against the Royals and the question marks over his future, the manager told NottinghamshireLive: “It was just a decision.
“Overall, we’re delighted with Yuri and he’s been good for this football club.
“Apart from Gaetan Bong, I also have Tyler Blackett, who has been fit for a while and is pushing really hard. This is a player who has played a lot of games in the Championship.
“Although my thinking has been more about the two, in Gaetan and Yuri, Tyler comes into my thinking as well.
“I have rotated in that position probably more than any other position.
“Possibly that will be the same for the rest of the season.”
