Ange Postecoglou, the new manager of Nottingham Forest, has been dealt a significant blow with the news that star player Ola Aina has suffered a hamstring injury and will be sidelined for a minimum of three months. Aina, the Forest left-back, was forced to leave the pitch just 10 minutes into Nigeria’s match against South Africa, where he was visibly in discomfort and had to be replaced. This injury comes as a setback for Aina, who played a crucial role in Forest’s successful campaign last season, helping the team secure a return to European competition after nearly three decades.
The absence of Aina from the Premier League squad will be a major loss for Forest, as he was a consistent performer in the team, featuring in 35 out of 38 league games and scoring two goals. With his injury, new manager Postecoglou will have to find a suitable replacement for Aina, with summer signing Nicolo Savona expected to step in as the left-back. This will be a challenging task for Postecoglou as he prepares for his first match in charge of the Reds against Arsenal.
Postecoglou, who was sacked by Tottenham in June, is making a quick return to management and faces a tough test against his former rivals at the Emirates Stadium. Despite his previous record against Arsenal, where he failed to secure a victory during his time at Tottenham, Postecoglou remains optimistic and focused on the upcoming challenge. He acknowledges the strength of the Gunners under Mikel Arteta and is aware of the improvements they have made over the summer. The manager is gearing up for a demanding fixture and is determined to lead Nottingham Forest to success despite the setback caused by Aina’s injury.
