Nottingham Forest loanee Omari Hutchinson scored for AC Milan over the weekend, sparking a debate over whether he should be back at the City Ground instead.

It was a slow start on loan at AC Milan for young Omari Hutchinson as he had to earn the trust of Ruben Amorim, but he got off the mark with a goal against Udinese at the weekend. The aftermath of this saw questions over Forest letting Hutchinson go in the first place when Oliver Glasner’s side are struggling for goals.

What Nottingham Forest fans think about Omari Hutchinson recall

Forest fans were asked if Hutchinson should have been retained, and the response was unanimous in favour of the idea. User @christianthackham pointed out that Hutchinson “was a menace for opposition teams last year” and urged Glasner to “Bring him home”.

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christianthackham

He was a menace for opposition teams last year. Bring him home Olly, get him on with cheese and delap we will start the climb up that we all know we’re capable of.

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Another supporter, @stevioo1985, added that he agreed Forest should take Hutchinson back from loan. He explained why, saying, “He is willing to run at the defence and get crosses in for Delap.”

This would answer another problem Forest have had, which is a lack of service to Liam Delap, with few clear-cut chances falling the way of the club’s record signing. Glenn Murray has been frustrated by Delap, but he also needs support with attacking teammates who will create big chances for him.

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stevioo1985

We should get him bk. As he is willing to run at the defence and get crosses in for delap. Im fed up with Dan ndoye who isnt doing anything for me. Defo bring him bk.

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The idea that Hutchinson’s return would be good news for Delap was also shared by user @jumpjet2510, who added he wanted the loanee back “so someone could whip balls in for Delap!!”

Hutchinson has been brilliant in his last two starts for Milan, with an assist against Salzburg, followed by his goal. It’s safe to say he has found his feet, and this should delight and pain Forest because he should be doing it at the City Ground.

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jumpjet2510

Yes we should have so someone could whip balls in for Delap !!

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Hutchinson is a superb talent, and it feels like a waste that he’s playing elsewhere when Forest needs more attacking quality, depth, creativity, and a bit of magic, all of which he brings and is doing in a similar system to Glasner’s.

Shining in a system that resembles Glasner’s is great news for Hutchinson and Forest, as it shows exactly the roles he can play upon returning.

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flow77craig

100% I have noticed Milan playing him at wingback which is out of position, hes at a time where he needs to be around our first team, hes an impact player, as back up we only have CHO off bench with similar attributes, if injury stack up we may rue this decision

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Hutchinson can be a very versatile option for Glasner in the attacking midfield or wing-back position, as he has qualities that suit both, and Forest needs further options in both as well.

Instead of buying an alternative in January, recall Hutchinson and help him realise his potential.