Millwall have made an underwhelming start to the campaign after last season’s heroics of finishing eighth.

With the summer comes the arrivals and departures are indicative of the close off-season.

That was no different for the Londoners who added a plethora of new talent during the permanent and loan transfer windows.

Jiri Skalak was one such addition, moving to The Den from Premier League Brighton and Hove Albion.

The Czech Republic international has made five appearances for Neil Harris’ men so far, out of their six league fixtures.

All from the substitutes bench, Skalak has arguably performed well enough to start on a few occasions, especially after his cameos when the Lions were losing, playing well despite the defeats.

The 26-year-old could be forgiven for feeling irritated having failed to start so far, especially with The Lions' recent downturn in form with the current starting XI.

With that said, here are two reasons why you’d be fuming if you were in Skalak’s shoes after Millwall's recent recent form.

Jiri Skalak has only played 107 minutes in the league so far this season, averaging 21.4 minutes per league appearance.

Millwall supporters have been impressed with the form from the bench the wingman has shown and has looked to add natural width and a quality delivery to a Lions side that has lacked both so far this season.

Skalak is playing well enough to start but so far has not been given the nod to make his full league debut for his new side after the summer move.

The performances from Jiri Skalak show even more his willingness to take his chance.

From the sidelines, he is able to see the form and way the current wingers Aiden O’Brien and Jed Wallace are playing - and coming off the bench, he has proved a point that he deserves to start.

Seeing Wallace and O’Brien continuing in their positions after three defeats must be infuriating for a player who is doing all he can get the attention of Lions boss Neil Harris.