Ola’s injury scare before Ange’s first game
MAKES EARLY EXIT IN NIGERIA GAME
FOREST DEFENDER
ANGE Postecoglou is facing his first headache as Nottingham Forest head coach after Ola Aina limped off in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with South Africa.
The full-back needed to be replaced after only 10 minutes with what appeared to be a suspected hamstring injury.
That puts Aina’s involvement for the trip to face Arsenal on Saturday into major doubt as the Reds head to the capital for Postecoglu’s first game in charge after he replaced sacked Nuno Espirito Santo on Tuesday.
Oleksandr Zinchenko is unable to face the Gunners due to the conditions of his loan deal meaning Nicolo Savona may come in at left-back.
Neco Williams could fill Aina’s position but it is not ideal for Postecoglou given Aina has proven to be a key part of Forest’s defence.