Former Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan has urged fans to avoid snap judgements on players after Joe Worrall's early season form was dissected over the weekend.
Worrall was criticised for his performance in the 1-1 draw at Everton having also found Allan Saint-Maximin a tough opponent in the opening day defeat to Newcastle United. Speaking on the latest Garibaldi Red podcast, McGugan said the central defender is in the early stages of a steep learning curve after stepping up to the Premier League for the first time.
"It's typical of football and the bubble it is. We seem to write off players overnight. Everyone coming up from last season, it's a new challenge," he said. "Everyone is learning on the job. That has to happen early on. Sometimes you make mistakes and get punished, especially early on. That's the reality.
