Just in 🚨:Arsenal’s loaned player benched due to ongoing controversies.

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares faced exclusion from Nottingham Forest’s squad over the weekend, indicating potential discontent tied to his social media activity. While initially playing in the first three games for Forest, Tavares encountered an injury setback, leading to a brief absence from matches. Subsequently, he found himself on the bench for fixtures against Liverpool and Aston Villa, without getting any playtime.

Surprisingly, Tavares was entirely absent from the Forest squad in the recent game, with no official explanation provided for his omission. Although the reason remains unclear, scrutiny of Tavares’ Instagram profile reveals signs of dissatisfaction, notably the removal of his profile picture, a gesture often associated with player discontent.

While the possibility of another injury setback could explain Tavares’ frustration, recent training sessions with Forest and the absence of reported fitness issues cast doubt on this theory. Additionally, Tavares not being selected for the Portugal national team during the November break adds another layer to the mystery.

This incident is not the first time Tavares has been associated with potential controversy during a loan spell. Previous reports highlighted issues with Marseille boss Igor Tudor during training sessions last season, although Tavares dismissed some of these claims on social media.

Nottingham Forest holds a £12m option to buy in Tavares’ loan deal, with an additional £3m in potential add-ons. Therefore, a swift return to action would be beneficial for both Tavares and Arsenal. However, the circumstances surrounding his recent exclusion raise questions about the player’s current situation and potential challenges he may be facing within the team.