Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo believes Portuguese winger Jota Silva is beginning to show his quality, after taking time to adapt to the Premier League.
The 25-year-old signed for Forest in August from Vitoria and he has been used largely as a substitute, although he made his second Premier League start in Wednesday’s loss at Manchester City.
“Since the beginning, all the players need time to adapt to the Premier League,” said Nuno in a news conference on Thursday.
“Some of the players we have been careful and others step in straight away. Some need more time.
“Jota was patient. He came on during many games and had a fantastic impact.
“This is the idea we have for the squad. [It is] not just important who starts, let’s play the game with all the players.
“He had his chances and I think he did well. We have options and we will decide, but in terms of offensive players and our wingers, I think he is adapting and giving good answers.
“If we can improve the player and the impact he has on the team then we can improve the impact of the team.”