Ola Aina
29-Year-Old
Nottingham Forest
Premier
OUT
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 12/30/2025
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.
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 halfway through his progress in fitness. He is training more regularly with the team now, which is good, but it has been a long-term injury so we have had to be careful with that one. He is still a bit of a way off with his true fitness. He has been out a long time and it takes even longer to get to that deep fitness, but he is making good steps forward."
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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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.
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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."
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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 very similar. He is on the grass but not with us, he is with the medical staff and sport science staff."
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On training field
Aina (hamstring) was viewed on the training pitch Wednesday, according to his club.
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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."
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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.