Ola Aina
NFONigeria
Right
Oct 8, 1996
29
6'0"
181 lb
RB
RWB
Balanced Full Back
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Ruled out for season finale
Aina (undisclosed) is ruled out for Sunday's season finale against Bournemouth.
Analysis: Aina has been unable to earn a place in the squad despite returning to pitch work on Thursday following four consecutive absences with the undisclosed issue, with coach Vitor Pereira's cautious stance proving decisive as the club opted against taking any risks with the full-back for a fixture the manager described as not being a final or something. His absence means his season ends on a frustrating note, having featured in the starting lineup in each of his 18 Premier League appearances when fit, underlining just how much his unavailability has been felt during the final stretch of the campaign. Aina finishes the Premier League season with 31 tackles, 25 interceptions and 71 clearances across 18 appearances, and his situation will continue to be monitored over the summer as Nottingham Forest hope to have him fully fit for the start of next season.
Uncertain for season finale
Aina (undisclosed) began working on the pitch Thursday and is uncertain for Sunday's season finale against Bournemouth, according to coach Vitor Pereira, per Jake Netting of VAVEL. "Aina started today working on the pitch. We are in a moment where we can't take risks. We want to win, but it is not a final or something."
Analysis: Aina's return to pitch work is an encouraging development after missing four consecutive matches with the undisclosed issue. The full-back has been a regular starter when fit, featuring in the starting lineup in each of his 18 Premier League appearances this season, making his potential return a notable boost for Nottingham Forest heading into the final fixture of the campaign. No further details have been provided on the nature of the issue, leaving his availability for Sunday dependent on how he responds to training over the coming days.
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