CHELSEA could recall Andrey Santos from his loan after making just one start so far this season.
The Brazilian wonderkid was loaned out to Nottingham Forest at the start of the campaign after joining The Blues from Vasco da Gama last January.
AlamyChelsea could recall Andrey Santos from Nottingham Forest[/caption]
AlamySantos is yet to play a Premier League minute under Steve Cooper[/caption]
GettyHe has played just one game in the Carabao Cup[/caption]
But since he arrived at The City Ground, Santos is yet to play a single minute in the Premier League with his only appearance coming in Forest’s Carabao Cup loss to Burnley.
Chelsea fans have been growing frustrated with the his lack of minutes after they were excited by his pre-season form.
Some supporters have even called for the club to immediately bring the 19-year-old back to Stamford Bridge in wake of his starvation of game time.
And their prayers could be answered with The Athletic reporting that Chelsea have the option to bring him back in January by activating a break clause in his contract.
But regardless, fans are still reeling that their promising young talent isn’t getting any minutes in the tank and have fumed online about the situation.
One wrote: “Most pointless loan out.”
While another added: “Completely unacceptable! We should be terminating the loan.”
A third chimed in writing: “Waste of time!”
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GettySantos impressed Chelsea fans in pre-season[/caption]
But it’s not just a situation that is harming Chelsea, but one that could have huge consequences for Forest as well.
Steve Cooper’s side are said to had agreed to pay financial penalties for not playing Santos when he is fit and available.
Santos wasn’t included in the matchday squad for Forest’s trip to Man City last month which sparked even more debate about the decision to loan him out.
But there is understood to be no indication that there is any problems between the youngster and his manager.
One reason for his absences could simply be the midfield arrivals that came in for the Tricky Trees on deadline day.
Ibrahim Sangare joined from PSV while Nicolas Dominguez left Bologna to sign for the Premier League outfit.
Both stars play in central midfield like Santos and have been preferred over him for now.
Things could change in due course though with Forest travelling to Crystal Palace this weekend and the Chelsea loanee fit and available for selection.
GettyIbrahim Sangaré has been the regular starter in defensive midfield for Forest this season[/caption]