Due to “concerns about his fitness,” Ola Aina reportedly returned to Nottingham Forest early from international duty.
The full-back was replaced in the closing minutes of Thursday’s 1-1 draw between Nigeria and Benin Republic, despite having begun the game. He has reportedly now departed the camp and has been ruled out of Monday’s match against Rwanda, according to reports from his home country.
Report about Allnigeria Soccer Aina is returning to the United Kingdom for “a proper medical assessment.” National team physiotherapists reportedly attended to him after he was substituted because of “concerns” regarding his fitness following a knock he sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
The defender “suffered some difficulties and fatigue” during the draw in Abidjan, according to Score Nigeria. “Forest sent a private jet to get him back to England for their game against Arsenal,” coach Augustine Eguavoen told Eagle7fm sports radio station in a different piece from the same publication.
Nigeria qualified for the AFCON the following year with their point against Benin. Bright Osayi-Samuel took Aina’s place in the 83rd minute on Thursday.
This season, the 28-year-old has been among the first players listed on the Reds’ roster. He has played a significant role in Nuno Espirito Santo’s emphasis on strengthening the defense.
Forest has benefited from having a solid defense. After 11 games, they hold the second-best defensive record in the Premier League, with only league leaders Liverpool’s six goals allowed surpassing their 10 goals.
Following the international break, the Reds will play their first game on Saturday, November 23 at 3 p.m. when they travel to play Arsenal. Despite being fifth in the standings, they suffered a 3-1 home loss to Newcastle United prior to the break.
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