Nottingham Forest man frustrated at his lack of game time under Philippe Montanier

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With many of his fellow youngsters given a chance to prove themselves this season, it’s understandable that Jorge Grant is concerned.

Nottingham Forest youngster Jorge Grant has told the Nottingham Post that he is frustrated about his lack of game time this season.

A dismal run of just one win in eleven Championship fixtures have piled the pressure on coach Philippe Montanier, particularly with a takeover by US tycoon John Jay Moores reportedly close to completion.

However, the Frenchman has earned a great deal of respect among many Forest fans for his determination to give the club’s academy graduates, such as Matty Cash, Joe Worrall and the now-departed Oliver Burke, an opportunity to prove their worth in the first-team.

Conversely, Grant has tallied only 220 minutes of Championship action in 2016/17, leaving the 21-year-old central midfielder somewhat concerned about his lack of minutes.

“I think you always want more. I always want to play,” Grant told the Nottingham Post.

“It’s frustrating for me not to get as much game time as I want, but that’s the gaffer’s decision.

“When I do play, I’ll do whatever I can to help the team. When I’m called upon, I’ll help out as much as I can.”

However, the Bunbury-born midfielder insists that it can only be a positive that Forests’ next generation are being given the chance to follow in the footsteps of previous academy starlets such as Burke (below) and current Newcastle United duo Jamaal Lascelles and Karl Darlow.

“With Matty coming in this season and Joe starting at Reading [a 2-0 defeat in late October], 100 per cent it gives you hope that you will keep getting a chance.

“And we’ve always got young players training with us.

“It’s great for everyone at the club. To keep bringing through young players is massive.”

No matter how much credit Montanier deserves for attempting to fortify the long-term future of one of English football’s fallen giants, a dismal sequence of results means the short-term is far less secure.