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Richard Cusack

Nottingham Forest fans fume over this EFL decision after Middlesbrough win

Nottingham Forest fans have made their feelings known on the omission of Joao Carvalho from the EFL's team of the week.

Carvalho starred in Forest's 3-0 defeat of Middlesbrough on Easter Monday, drawing praise from television pundits and Reds fans on social media.

Former Liverpool and England international Stephen Warnock called him a "superb player" following his return from concussion.

He missed the 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United on Good Friday, but returned with an assist to cap an excellent all-round display in Martin O'Neill's new-look system.

But the EFL have deemed him unworthy of a place in their team of the week.

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Instead he is beaten to the accolade by Derby County's Harry Wilson and Carvalho's team-mate Joe Lolley, who netted twice against Middlesbrough.

And Reds fans weren't impressed...

Ian : "I think you’ve spelt Carvalho wrong."

Richard : "Leaving out Carvalho is like leaving out the engine in a car and the brakes, seats, body and petrol. If you'd bothered to watch, you'd know this."  

Tom : "Where is Carvalho?!"

Julie Anne Pither : "Not sure what you base your team on but how has Carvalho not made the team . It has been along time since I have seen such a dominant display from one player."

Peter Clarke : "Completely baffled how Carvalho isn’t on it. It's like you just go by who scored rather than who was the star player in the match."

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