Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has made it clear that Nottingham Forest must aim higher than another battle for Premier League survival following their winless start under new manager Oliver Glasner, Fotynaija.com reports.
Forest are still searching for their first league win of the campaign after three matches, having lost to Leeds United before playing out draws against Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
Aina, who has started all three games, admits there is still plenty of work to do as Forest adjust to life under Glasner, who took charge during the summer.
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The Nigerian defender, however, remains confident that the early struggles can be addressed as the team continues to adapt to the Austrian’s methods.
“It’s been good. Everything is new, not perfect, but we’re still working on making these things better,” he said, per Ratings.
“Hopefully, in the games to come, it gets better.”
Forest endured a turbulent campaign last season, going through several managerial changes before eventually finishing 16th in the Premier League.
Having previously enjoyed a seventh-place finish and European qualification, Aina is determined not to see the club settle for another season spent looking over their shoulders.
“Hopefully we don’t fight for survival,” he said.
“Hopefully we’re safe, and we’re doing well in the league.
“I just want to play good football, do good things, and hopefully we can have a good season.”
Aina’s return to regular action is another positive for Nottingham Forest after the defender missed much of last season with a serious hamstring injury.
The 29-year-old will now hope to help Glasner’s side turn their promising individual performances into positive results when they travel to face Aston Villa in their next Premier League outing.
