Sean Dyche Confirms Ola Aina’s Set to Return for Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has confirmed that Super Eagles defender Ola Aina could make his return from injury in the Premier League clash against Aston Villa this weekend.

The Nigerian international has been sidelined for several months due to injury, a setback that also ruled him out of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

However, speaking ahead of their weekend fixture at the Villa Park, Dyche revealed on Friday that Aina has made good progress in training and has rejoined the squad, boosting Forest’s defensive options.

“Obviously Ola (Aina) comes back into the group, which is good,” Dyche said.

“He has put a lot of miles on the clock on the training ground, not so many game hours because of the situation. But his injury is fine, he feels fine, and he is back into the group.”