Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has issued an update on the situation of injured Super Eagles defender Ola Aina as the Tricky Trees prepare to welcome a resurgent Manchester United side to The City Ground, Footynaija.com reports.
Aina has been out of action since September after undergoing surgery on a torn hamstring sustained while on international duty with Nigeria.
Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Dyche revealed that Aina is progressing well in his rehabilitation and could soon rejoin the first-team setup.
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“I have made a note of them because we have got a couple of knocks,” Dyche said in his pre-match presser. “Angus Gunn hasn’t been playing but is part of the squad, but he has opened up his knee ligaments.
“Woody [Chris Wood] is going to be possible for the Leeds game. He won’t make this one. We will have to see how that goes.
“Ola [Aina] is making good progress. Zinchenko is a no at the moment, unfortunately, and it is going to be a bit longer than we thought.
“Bakwa [Dilane] is still a no, but is making good progress. I’m having to read them off a list so I don’t forget them. We’re hoping no more occur, that’s for sure. A few knocks, but nothing too serious at the moment.”
While initial expectations suggested Aina would be sidelined until the new year, Dyche’s latest comments hint at a possible earlier return, a development that could hand Nigeria a significant boost ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest will be desperate to return to winning ways, having failed to record a Premier League victory since late August.
