Forest Boss offers update on the Nigerian’s physical condition

Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira is hopeful Ola Aina will be ready to face Chelsea on Monday.

Aina was substituted in the second half of Forest’s 1-0 win over Aston Villa at the City Ground on Thursday night after receiving treatment.

Pereira is hopeful the Nigerian international will be available for the trip to Stamford Bridge.

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“I told (Aina), I’m sorry but it’s impossible for you to get hurt! He said he’ll be in good condition and I hope so,” Pereira told the official club website.

The Forest boss stressed the importance of having fully fit players available and said he hopes to have good news on availability before the trip to west London.

“Honestly, I don’t know (if any player will return from injury). We were unlucky to lose two wingers, Callum and Dan. We were unlucky to lose two centre-backs, Murillo, Jair and Sangaré,” he added.

“This is a great opportunity for the players who are working hard to play and show that they are in the right condition to help us at this special time of the season.”

By Adeboye Amosu