Nottingham: Injured against Manchester United, Ola Aina reassures fans

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Nottingham Forest made a big statement by defeating Manchester United in the 30th round of the Premier League. This victory was marred by the early exit of Ola Aina due to injury. The Nigerian full-back, a key component of the Tricky Trees' defensive setup, had to leave his teammates in the first half.

In just the 5th minute, Nottingham Forest opened the scoring thanks to Anthony Elanga. The Swedish winger capitalized on a lightning-fast counterattack in just nine seconds to outsmart the Manchester United goalkeeper. This early goal set the Tricky Trees on the path to victory. Despite dominating in terms of ball possession, Manchester United failed to convert their chances.

In the 36th minute, Ola Aina had to leave the field due to injury, replaced by Alex Moreno. This exit raised concerns among fans and the technical staff. After the match, Nottingham Forest's coach commented on the condition of the 28-year-old Nigerian defender.

"We need to assess the situation. It's always worrying when a player gets injured on their own, so we will conduct a scan and see what's going on," Nuno said regarding Aina's injury after the match.

Despite the initial concern, Ola Aina wanted to send a positive message to his fans via social media. "Job done"

Lydiane N'Po |

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