Tendayi Darikwa has been criticised a number of times this season from Nottingham Forest fans so will Janko get his Championship chance?
Nottingham Forest fans were expecting a break from the mediocrity this season so it is understandable that they could feel underwhelmed right now.
Despite spending big money and bringing in 16 new faces over the summer, Aitor Karanka has led his side to just one win in six Championship games so far.
As a result, Karanka has been subject to criticism from some supporters, as have a number of his players. And Tendayi Darikwa is perhaps the most unpopular of them all.
The 26-year-old has started five games in 2018/19 at right-back after the departure of Eric Lichaj but has been far from impressive. Already this season, he has been slammed for allegedly poor performances against both Wigan Athletic and Brentford.
So his position should surely come under threat after the international break, with deadline-day signing Saidy Janko waiting in the wings.
The former Manchester United and Celtic right-back arrived on loan from FC Porto. Signed by the champions of Portugal after impressing in Ligue 1 last season with St Etienne, surely Janko represents an immediate upgrade on Darikwa.
With the latter looking increasingly like a weak link, perhaps it is time Janko was given his chance to nail down a starting place.
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