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JANUARY 17 • goal

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Starting against Aston Villa Aina (hamstring) is getting the nod in Saturday's match versus Aston Villa.

Impact Aina is drawing the goal right away despite missing extended time because of a serious hamstring injury. Nicolo Savona drops to the bench. Aina tallied 13 crosses (one accurate), six tackles (three won) and 11 clearances in his three starts early in the season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Option for group Aina (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against Aston Vila, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Jak Netting of Vavel. "Ola comes back into the group now which is good....

Impact Aina was back playing with the B team last week and is now ready to join the main group, with the defender cleared for Saturday. This comes after almost four months out, a rough absence for the defender as he left the club without a right-back. He will likely work back into that role once testing his legs, staring in the first three games of the season before his injury.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing well in return Aina played with the B team Monday in his recovery from a long-term hamstring injury. According to manager Sean Dyche, Aina is "fine and injury-free" and it's another "step forward...

Impact Aina has been ramping up his work the last couple weeks and a start with the B squad is a positive sign heading into the holidays. While he probably won't be ready for the senior team the next couple matches, it wouldn't be surprising to see him back in full training with the senior team with a bench appearance in the near future. His return would likely hurt playing time for both Oleksandr Zinchenko and Nicolo Savona.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays with academy Aina got the start with Nottingham Forest Academy during Monday's clash.

Impact Aina got some match action during Monday's clash starting for the academy team. He's progressing in his recovery from a hamstring injury but is still rebuilding his fitness. It's more likely than not his return will come in the new year, perhaps as soon as a Jan. 3 clash with Aston Villa.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery Aina (hamstring) is progressing in his recovery but won't be ready to face Fulham on Monday, manager Sean Dyche told media during Thursday's pre-match press conference. "Ola is hal...

Impact Aina has missed most of the season while working his way back from a hamstring injury, but based on Dyche's words, his return could come sooner rather than later. Aina wasn't selected to represent Nigeria in the 2025 AFCON, so he'll return once he's fit enough to see minutes. Nicolo Savona should remain in the XI until Aina is ready to return.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return yet Aina (hamstring) "is still a bit of time" away from being an option for boss Sean Dyche, per Katie Stafford of BBC Sport.

Impact Aina has missed most of the season since he was injured in September, and it looks unlikely he'll appear in 2025. The full-back, who was a regular participant over the previous campaign, recorded just 270 minutes of play in the early stages of the 2025/26 period. Nicolo Savona will aim to retain the starting spot while Aina works on his recovery.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet on grass Aina (hamstring) isn't back on grass yet, per manager Sean Dyche."[Ola] Aina isn't back on the grass and [Dilane] Bakwa is still out."

Impact Aina is still not on grass and remains some ways away from a return. The defender has been sidelined since August and remains out for the foreseeable future. It's not clear when Aina will be back, but the original timeline for this injury was expected to be around three months, which would put a return sometime in December.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress but not ready Aina (hamstring) is making progress on the grass with the medical staff but is not ready to play yet, manager Sean Dyche told media during Thursday's press conference. "Ola Aina is...

Impact Aina suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty with Nigeria in September, and he continues to work his way back slowly but surely. He's expected to enter the final stage of his recovery process in the near future, as he was spotted on the training pitch in late October.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On training field Aina (hamstring) was viewed on the training pitch Wednesday, according to his club.

Impact Aina is still recovering from his hamstring injury but was able to make his way out to the training pitch Wednesday, appearing to be getting some light workouts in. However, the defender is still far from a return, probably needing at least another two months to recover. It is positive he is at least out there and already moving around, possibly shortening some of that timeline.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Completes surgery Aina (hamstring) has undergone surgery and will now begin his recovery, according to manager Ange Postecoglou, per BBC. "His surgery went really well - that's the first thing ticke...

Impact Aina received surgery on his hamstring after suffering an injury while on international duty, with the surgery going well and the defender now set to begin his road to a return. He is set to miss around three months, likely leaving him out until close to the new year. He will look for a quick return to the field, as he is their starting right-back when fit.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nottingham Forest news: Surgery on Ola Aina's hamstring injury 'went really well' - Ange Postecoglou Nottingham Forest news: Surgery on Ola Aina's hamstring injury 'went really well' - Ange Postecoglou

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • BBC.CO.UK

Set to miss three months Aina (hamstring) is set to be ruled out for at least three months due to the injury he suffered on international duty with Nigeria, according to John Percy of The Telegraph.

Impact Aina will be sidelined until the end of the year due to the hamstring injury he suffered with Nigeria while on international duty. The scans he underwent Thursday afternoon likely revealed a significant issue which will create a major case to deal with for new coach Ange Postecoglou. Aina is an undisputed starter in the backline for Forest and this is a major setback since Nicolo Savona or Jair Cunha will be the options to replace him and neither has Premier League experience yet.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Arsenal Aina (hamstring) is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Arsenal, new coach Ange Postecoglou said in the press conference, according to the Nottingham Post. "I think we've got a cl...

Impact Aina still has to undergo scans Thursday afternoon to know the extend of the hamstring injury he suffered while on international duty with Nigeria. The defender is a doubt for Saturday's clash against the Gunners and his potential absence would be a big blow for Forest since he is an undisputed starter in the backline. If he has to miss the game, Nicolo Savona or Jair Cunha could be the likely replacements in defense for that game.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Aina was forced off in the 10th minute of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against South Africa due to an apparent injury, according to John Bennet of BBC.

Impact Aina looks to be dealing with an injury as Nigeria wraps up their World Cup qualifiers this week, needing to be taken off the field just minutes into their match. This will be something to monitor for Forest after he started in their past three games to open the season. They will hope this is only minor and his scans bring positive results, with new signing Oleksandr Zinchenko or Nicolo Savnova (ankle) as possible replacements.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit once again Aina (undisclosed) started and appeared for 61 minutes in a friendly against Al Qadasiya.

Impact Aina suffered a blow last weekend in a friendly against Birmingham City but has made his return to the field just a week late, starting in the club's last friendly ahead of the season. This does put him in a spot to be for their opener on Aug. 17. He is set to start and should claim that role on opening day after returning to play, slated to start on the right flank of he defense.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knock Aina missed Saturday's friendly against Birmingham City due to a slight knock, according to Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post.

Impact Aina was sidelined Saturday and once again sidelined Tuesday, as the defender has been dealt a slight knock. It appeared he just needed rest, but after missing a second consecutive friendly just two weeks from the opener, this is a bit more concerning. He is slated to start the season on the right flank, so they will hope for him to be fit ahead of the opener, with Eric da Silva Moreira as a probable replacement.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs new Forest contract Aina signed a three-year contract extension with Nottingham Forest, the club announced Monday.

Impact Aina was a regular starter for Nottingham Forest in the 2024/25 season, featuring in the XI in each of his 35 Premier League appearances while tallying two goals and one assist. He played predominantly at right-back in 2024/25, but he can feature on the opposite flank if needed, giving the coaching staff some much-needed tactical flexibility. The new deal will expire at the end of the 2027/28 campaign.

JULY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crucial starter in historic season Aina started in all 35 of his 35 Premier League appearances with two goals and one assist. In total, he attempted 11 shots (two on target) and created 16 chances.

Impact Aina played a crucial part in Nottingham Forest's historic Premier League campaign, where they finished seventh and qualified for the Europa Conference League next season. He started every Premier League game of the campaign, apart from three, which he missed due to a calf injury. He played a full 90 minutes in all but seven games, one of which was the game in which he picked up the calf injury. All three of his goal involvements came in matches that Forest won, and his assist against Southampton came in a 3-2 win where he assisted Chris Wood for Forest's third goal, which became the winner.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two accurate crosses in six tries Aina had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.

Impact For the first and only time this season, Aina logged multiple accurate crosses. The six total is also something he had not done for Nottingham's current team, but his output was warranted as it needed a win to clinch Champions League action. Aina will finish his 2024-25 season with three G/A on 16 chances created, 13 accurate crosses and two shots on goal.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Aina (calf) is in the starting XI for Thursday's showdown with Brentford.

Impact Aina is in the starting XI for Thursday's clash after overcoming a calf injury. The defender is back available after passing the late fitness checks and is straight into the starting XI.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for assessment again Aina (calf) is a late call for Thursday's match against Brentford and is to be assessed, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo, per Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post. "The sa...

Impact Aina is still battling his calf tear and is once again set to be assessed ahead of Thursday's contest, with the club not giving much on his status heading into the contest. This likely means a fitness test will be in order, with that deciding if he is fit enough to play. He has missed their past five outings and is their regular starter at right-back, so the club will hope his return is soon and he can finish the season on the field, as the club is still trying to secure a UCL spot they haven't yet fallen out of.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Confirms calf tear Aina (calf) suffered a grade 2 calf tear, he said on The Rest is Football podcast."I tore my calf, but not too bad though, it was a little grade 2, so it's not a bad one."

Impact Aina should be back before the end of the season and should be back before the end of the campaign. It's unlikely he will be available for Sunday's clash with Manchester City, though he could be back as soon as a May 1 clash with Brentford.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Aina (calf) is out for Monday's match against Tottenham.

Impact Aina is still sidelined due to his calf injury, missing his third straight match. This comes after he was assessed ahead of the contests, not yet fit enough to play. That said, he should be nearing a return, likely to immediately claim back his spot as right-back once fit.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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