Aina Doubtful for Nottingham Forest's Europa League Clash

Nottingham Forest's head coach Vitor Pereira indicated that Nigerian full-back Aina is a major doubt for the Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa due to ongoing injury concerns. Aina's absence is part of a broader injury crisis affecting the squad, which has seen several key players sidelined.

Nottingham Forest secured a 3-1 victory against Chelsea, lifting them six points clear of the relegation zone with three matches remaining. However, this win came at a cost, as the team is already without wingers Callum Hudson-Odoi, Murillo, Dan Ndoy, and Ibrahim Sangaré, among others.

Pereira noted the difficulty in selecting a first XI due to the number of absentees but praised the team's spirit during this challenging period. Nottingham Forest heads into the crucial match against Aston Villa with a slender 1-0 advantage from the first leg, making Aina's potential absence a significant concern for their aim to secure a place in the final.