Ola Aina reveals injury status as Nottingham Forest eye top-four finish

Obi Donald

8 hours ago

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender, Olaoluwa Temitayo Aina, has revealed he’s in contention to return to action with his club side before the end of the Premier League season, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 28-year-old, prior to sustaining a calf injury, started 30 of Forest’s games in the league this season, scoring two goals and providing one assist.

In Aina’s absence, Forest have struggled, having lost two of three games. Still, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are chasing a finish in the Premier League top four as they look to return to the UEFA Champions League places for the first time since the 1979/1980 season.

Ola Aina suffering from cramp during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Brighton and Hove Albion at the City Ground in Nottingham. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

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Anthony Elanga celebrates with Ola Aina after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

imago1060529515 — Anthony Elanga celebrates with Ola Aina after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

With five league games left to play this season, Aina is hoping he can make a quick return from his calf injury to help his side over the line as the top four race heats up.

“Hopefully, I’ll be fit soon. I’m just taking it day by day to be fair. It’s come along really well. I tore my calf, but it’s not too bad. It’s a grade two tear. Hopefully, God willing, I’ll be back before the end of the season,” the former Chelsea defender said in an interview with Gary Lineker on The Rest is Football Podcast.

“It’s hard watching them play and I can’t add anything to the team. In my case, I just miss training days, but these things happen and you just have to support and be positive.”

Nuno Espirito Santo congratulates Ola Aina of Nottingham Forest on winning the game during the Premier League match at the City Ground. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

Forest are currently 4th on the English Premier League table with 60 points from 33 games. Behind them are Newcastle United (59 points), Chelsea (57 points), and Aston Villa (57 points).