Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina returned to form after some pretty mediocre performances at right-back for the Reds.
Aina was at fault for the goal scored by Midtjylland in last week’s 1-0 defeat on home soil, which has left the club’s Europa League aspirations hanging by a thread.
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The Nigerian has had a really bad hamstring injury during 2025/26 that has robbed him of a number of months, and now he’s finally shown something resembling his former Forest form.
Aina is an exceptionally gifted player who typically gives his all on the pitch when called upon.
Having signed on a free transfer in the summer of 2023, he’s been exceptional, and after his latest Premier League efforts, he’s been given some extra recognition from a top pundit.
Ola Aina lines one up during Forest draw with Fulham
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Alan Shearer names Ola Aina in Team of the Week
Shearer has chosen Aina as the only Forest player in this week’s selection of players, and he richly deserves it for his performance.
Aina was outstanding against Fulham and coped extremely well with both Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze.
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The player also came close to opening the scoring for Forest with his half volley, striking the bar and rebounding to safety in the second half.
Aina was back to his very best in the game against Fulham, and with Forest dangerously close to the relegation zone, the Reds need him to continue in fine form.
This group of Forest players haven’t become bad ones overnight, and as one of last season’s stalwarts, Aina is merely struggling with a confidence crisis.
Forest now face a crunch week with games against Midtjylland and Tottenham to come before the international break, with Vitor Pereira desperately needing Aina to stay in this sort of form.
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