Premier League: Nottingham Forest Manager Regrets Ola Aina’s Absence

Premier League: Nottingham Forest Manager Regrets Ola Aina’s Absence

Sampson Adedeji

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has expressed his disappointment over the continued absence of Nigerian defender Ola Aina, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Aina has been sidelined throughout April due to an injury sustained during Forest’s clash with Manchester United.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of their match against Brentford, the Portuguese coach highlighted the impact of Aina’s absence on the team’s defensive consistency.

“We’ve really missed Ola, particularly because of the stability he brought to the back four and our defensive routines,” Nuno said.

“I can’t even recall how many times we’ve had the same players in defence – that consistency is vital. We’ll assess his progress and see how soon he can return to the squad.”