Ola Aina
28-Year-Old
Nottingham Forest
Premier
OUT
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 12/27/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Aina was a mainstay for Nottingham Forest much of the 2024/25 season, putting his mark on the right-back spot after only missing three games, all of which were due to injury. He managed over 3,000 minutes on the right flank, fourth most on the team. He was effective on both ends of the pitch, registering 33 interceptions, 55 tackles and 106 clearances to go with 59 crosses. His upside is limited by Forest's defensive nature, which resulted in just two goals and one assist for Aina. At a minimum, more clean sheets will be available, making him plenty relevant as a full-back.
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 ticked. Now he's got to work hard and rehab, which I'm sure he will, and he'll stay close to the group."
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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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.
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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 clean bill of health, apart from Aina. We will get some information on him this afternoon after some scans."
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Forced off injured
Aina was forced off in the 10th minute of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against South Africa due to an apparent hamstring injury, according to John Bennet of BBC.
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Fit once again
Aina (undisclosed) started and appeared for 61 minutes in a friendly against Al Qadasiya.
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Picks up knock
Aina missed Saturday's friendly against Birmingham City due to a slight knock, according to Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post.
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Man City showing interest?
Manchester City are believed to be interested in Aina, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
Aina has been one of the best full-backs in the Premier League this season, and the defender could make the biggest jump of his career if he were to join Manchester City. However, Nottingham are sitting in a very good position in the Permier League standings, and the Nigeria international is not likely to change teams midway through what has been a historical campaign for the Trick Trees.
Aina has been one of the best full-backs in the Premier League this season, and the defender could make the biggest jump of his career if he were to join Manchester City. However, Nottingham are sitting in a very good position in the Permier League standings, and the Nigeria international is not likely to change teams midway through what has been a historical campaign for the Trick Trees.