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Remains away from team Aina (AFCON) is not available for Saturday's contest against West Ham, according to Millie Sian of Yahoo Sports.

Impact Aina is still in Africa following his service with Nigeria in AFCON, having yet to return to England and join the team. The defender will now miss five matches due to his time away but is expected to return within the next two days despite being ruled out against West Ham. He will now come back hoping to earn a starting spot in their next contest against Villa on Feb. 24, as the player has started in all but three matches he has been available for this season.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed Nigeria call up Aina was called up for AFCON by Nigeria.

Impact Aina will miss three weeks with the potential for more after receiving the AFCON call up. He's one of six players called up in the Nottingham Forest first team, leaving some major gaps in the squad. Aina's first chance to return is a Jan. 30 clash with Arsenal, depending on how far Nigeria go in the tournament.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist in loss Aina assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against West Ham United.

Impact Aina delivered his first assist of the season, as he set up teammate, Anthony Elanga in the center of the box, who finished the play to give their side a one-goal lead in the 63rd minute. Aina has never recorded more than three assists in a season, but he has plenty of time to top that mark, if he can continue to create opportunities for his teammates, as he is up to three chances created, through nine appearances on the year.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Aina scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Aston Villa.

Impact Aina notched his first goal of the season, opening the scoring in the fifth minute with a long-range shot that found the bottom corner of the goal. The wing-back started on the right for only the second time this season since his typical left side was manned by Harry Toffolo, who departed due to injury.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Aina fires Nottingham Forest 1-0 in front of Aston Villa | Premier League

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Back with team Aina generated one clearance in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Luton Town.

Impact Aina only appeared for two minutes off the bench after missing the last two matches with a strain. His main competitor for the starting role in the lineup is Harry Toffolo, therefore the 27-year-old will have work back to full fitness if he wants to keep getting the call to start. In six games this season, Aina has recorded five starts while generating 12 tackles (nine won) and 11 clearances.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to return after break Aina (strain) is expected to remain out for Saturday's match against Luton Town, according to manager Steve Cooper. "The players who were injured before that game continue to be th...

Impact This wasn't an exact update on Aina, but it appears Aina will remain out, having been out since the Sept. 23 match when he suffered the initial injury. A lot of muscle injuries last about a month and that will be the case for Aina, though it's still unclear when he'll be back in training. Harry Toffolo is again expected to step up and start at left-back against Luton Town.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Palace Aina is not in the match day squad to face Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Impact Aina misses out on his second straight match as he continues to recover from a muscle strain. Harry Toffolo starts at left wing-back for Forest on Saturday.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status unclear Aina (strain) is a doubt to get on the pitch before the international break, according to manager Steve Cooper. "I don't think we'll see Nuno until after the international break, a...

Impact Aina is a doubt for the final match before the international break, a Saturday trip to Crystal Palace. Harry Tofolo could see some more minutes during that match if Aina is unable to get back on the pitch for Saturday's trip.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses match with muscle injury Aina wasn't in the squad for Sunday's match against Brentford because of a muscle injury, manager Steve Cooper confirmed.

Impact Aina was a surprise absence Sunday and it's unclear how long he'll be out with the injury. Moussa Niakhate was forced into left-back in his absence and unfortunately picked up a red card in the process. If Aina can't play against Palace next match, Harry Toffolo is the next option to start at left-back unless Cooper opts to change formations.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Man Utd Aina (groin) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Manchester United, James Ducker of The Telegraph reports.

Impact The news of Aina starting is surprising, as he was training partially on Thursday and was ticketed to be an option off the bench. He will feature in his regular left wing- back role while sending Neco Williams to the bench.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training partially Aina (groin) was in partial training Thursday, manager Steve Cooper told reporters. "Ola is back in part-training."

Impact Aina is back in partial training as he looks to return from a groin injury surprisingly ruled him out for a Friday clash with Sheffield United. The midfielder got the start at left wing-back in the opener and could remove to the starting XI when fit once more, though a bench role seems more likely for Saturday's trip to Manchester United.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin injury Aina missed Friday's game against Sheffield United due to a groin injury, manager Steve Copper told reporters in his post-game press conference. "He tweaked his groin in training a...

Impact Cooper acknowledged the injury wasn't serious, but it remains to be seen if the defender will recover in time to face Manchester United next Saturday. Neco Williams took up the left wing-back spot in Aina's absence against the Blades, and he might remain in the lineup if Aina isn't fit for the Old Trafford trip next week.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Forest Aina will make a return to England after agreeing to a one-year deal with Nottingham Forest, with options for the future.

Impact Aina spent the last two seasons in Torino, recording a goal and an assist with 69 crosses (14 won), 44 clearances and 44 tackles (32 won) in 40 appearances. He will make a return to the Premier League as he is set to compete for a starting spot with the departure of Dango Ouattara.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers three crosses in finale Aina created one scoring chance, took one shot on target, sent in three inaccurate crosses, and won one tackle in 33 minutes in Round 38's 0-1 loss to Inter.

Impact Aina saw the most action and had his best display since coming back from a major thigh problem. Multiple injuries and the competition limited him to 19 appearances (nine starts), where ehe posted one goal, one assist, 35 crosses (12 accurate), and 12 chances created. His contract is about to run out and he might head elsewhere to play more.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play against Verona Aina (thigh) didn't log any minute in Sunday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Aina was good to go after an extended layoff, but the coach made different choices. He'll have to fight for minutes with Wilfried Singo, Valentino Lazaro, Mergim Vojvoda, and Ricardo Rodriguez. He has scored and assisted once in the season, tallying 31 shots (11 accurate), 15 tackles, and seven shots (three on target) in 16 appearances (nine starts).

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against Verona Aina has recovered from his calf injury, coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact Aina has been out since early March due to a calf strain. He could resume seeing minutes at both ends, but he was already a backup prior to the injury. He has assisted once and added four key passes, 11 crosses (four accurate), and five clearances in his last six appearances (one start).

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf strain Aina has been diagnosed with a soleus strain in the left calf, Torino announced.

Impact Aina is poised to miss three-to-four weeks to nurse the injury. Wilfried Singo and Valentino Lazaro (knee) will man the right flank while he's out.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Aina will be eligible for Monday's match versus Bologna after a one-game ban for yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Aina will compete with Wilfried Singo, Ricardo Rodriguez, and Mergim Vojvoda to start on one of the two flanks. He has provided one assist and added three chances created, seven crosses (three accurate), and four clearances in the last three appearances.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Juventus clash Aina won one of two tackles, had two clearances, sent in two inaccurate crosses, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 2-2 draw with Cremonese.

Impact Aina got the nod over Wilfried Singo, but he didn't have a noteworthy showing and was booked right before being subbed off, triggering a one-game disqualification. The teammate will man the right flank in Tuesday's away game versus Juventus. Brian Bayeye will serve as the backup.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Aina had one assist on two chances created, took one off-target shot, had five crosses (three accurate) and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Aina assisted the only goal of the game Sunday, as he found Yann Karamoh with a cross in the 49th minute. It was one of his two chances created in the match, and he also whipped in five crosses, three of which were accurate. He also had a decent defensive performance in the clean sheet, as he intercepted one pass, blocked one shot and made two clearances. The only negative aspect of his performance was a yellow card in the 86th minute for a bad foul, his fourth booking of the season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes short cameo versus Empoli Aina (thigh) had one inaccurate cross, one corner kick, and five passes in six minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Empoli.

Impact Aina didn't get much playing time in his fist game back from a serious thigh injury. He had the upper hand over Wilfried Singo right before getting hurt, but he might need some time to get fully in shape.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench as expected Aina is fit and in the match day squad to face Empoli on Saturday.

Impact Aina returns to the squad after recovering from a thigh injury that has kept him out two months. The wing-back starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back versus Empoli Aina (thigh) returned to full training in the lead-up to Saturday's game against Empoli, TuttoSport relays.

Impact Aina will likely have to go through a late fitness test, as the coach didn't announce his return in the pre-game presser. He has missed two months with a thigh injury, so he'll be eased into action, with Wilfried Singo and Mergim Vojvoda retaining the starting jobs on the wings at first. He has tallied one goal, seven chances created, 20 crosses (seven accurate), and 13 tackles in ten appearances (seven starts) so far.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback Aina (thigh) hasn't been able to resume training fully due to a new tendon problem in the same area that will likely sideline him for multiple weeks, TuttoSport informs.

Impact Aina seemed close to coming back right after the break, but he failed to do so because of a different issue. He's expected to miss at least a couple of games in January. With Wilfried Singo also hurt, Mergim Vojvoda and Valentino Lazaro should man the flanks against Verona.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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