The national media gave an interesting verdict on Nottingham Forest player Ola Aina
Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina received widespread praise for his performance for Nigeria on Sunday.
He played in the 6-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe, with Taiwo Awoniyi getting on the scoresheet.
Perhaps the inclusion of Aina in the starting lineup attracted attention.
He started the match in his more familiar right-back position after starting the season playing as a left-back for Forest.
Aina signed for the Red Devils on a free transfer after leaving Torino in the summer.
He returned to England after starting his career at Chelsea’s youth team.
It’s been a productive start to the season for Aina.
He has played in three of the four matches Forest have played in and on Sunday he received praise for his efforts in a Nigeria shirt.
Own goal Nigeria rated his performance 7/10 and wrote:
“I looked really comfortable with the ball and moved it confidently.
He really gave the coach a lot to think about when Bright Osayi-Samuel returned for the World Cup qualifiers.
Forest defender Aina praised Nigeria’s performance
At 26, the versatile performer looks like decent company in Forest’s opinion.
Overall, he looks like an excellent recruiter and he’s now producing the goods internationally.
Aina has done very well this weekend and the national media now think he has a chance of keeping his place.
Osayi-Samuel will return in the next round but there’s still a lot to think about now.
Forest did a great job in reaching a deal for Aina.
It’s hard to imagine other clubs not being interested and his versatility could be put to good use during the season.
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Goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos arrived on the final day of the transfer window.
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According to Mais Futebol and Record, Nottingham Forest submitted a £25 million bid for the former.
Then they offered 30 million pounds for the second person.
However, as Benfica president Manuel Rui Costa explains, the Lisbon giants are under no pressure to cash in on either player after agreeing a £55m deal with PSG for star striker Goncalo Ramos .
“We sold Goncalo for 65 million euros, plus 15 bonuses.
This figure could go up to 80 million euros,” Rui Costa explained to DH.
“People have to understand that there is no club in Portugal that can keep accounts and pay wages without selling players.
In the case of Goncalo, only by selling could we prevent the departure of (David) Neres, Morato, Florentino and (Petar) Musa.
“The sale of Goncalo Ramos allows us to go through the summer without having to sell more players.
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The national media gave an interesting verdict on Nottingham Forest player Ola Aina
Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina received widespread praise for his performance for Nigeria on Sunday.
He played in the 6-0 win over Sao Tome and Principe, with Taiwo Awoniyi getting on the scoresheet.
Perhaps the inclusion of Aina in the starting lineup attracted attention.
He started the match in his more familiar right-back position after starting the season playing as a left-back for Forest.
Aina signed for the Red Devils on a free transfer after leaving Turin in the summer.
He returned to England after starting his career at Chelsea’s youth team.
It’s been a productive start to the season for Aina.
He has played in three of the four matches Forest have played in and on Sunday he received praise for his efforts in a Nigeria shirt.
Nigeria rated him 7/10 for his performance and wrote:
“I looked really comfortable with the ball and moved it confidently.
He really gave the coach a lot to think about when Bright Osayi-Samuel returned for the World Cup qualifiers.
Forest defender Aina praised Nigeria’s performance
At 26, the versatile performer looks like decent company in Forest’s opinion.
Overall, he looks like an excellent recruiter and he’s now producing the goods internationally.
Aina has done very well this weekend and the national media now think he has a chance of keeping his place.
Osayi-Samuel will return in the next round but there’s still a lot to think about now.
Forest did a great job in reaching a deal for Aina.
It’s hard to imagine other clubs not being interested and his versatility could be put to good use during the season.
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