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Nigeria Super Eagles Ola Aina received the shirt from Virgil van Dijk after the Liverpool and Nottingham Forest clash.
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina, received a special memento from Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk following an intense Premier League clash that ended in a 1-1 draw at the City Ground.
In the match, Nottingham Forest showed their defensive ability, with Aina playing a crucial role as they secured yet another point against Liverpool this season.
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The game was marked by an early goal from Forest's Chris Wood, who capitalised on a mistake from Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.
Despite Liverpool's attempts to regain control, including a second-half equaliser from Diogo Jota, they could not find a winner against a resolute Forest defence, which has now successfully limited the Reds to just one goal in two outings this season in the league.
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Aina shared a video on his Snapchat showing Van Dijk's matchday shirt, expressing his excitement with the caption "Serious" just 24 hours after the thrilling encounter.
Nottingham Forest's performance has been commendable this season, as they remain the only team to have defeated Liverpool in the league.
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With Aina contributing significantly to their defensive efforts—having helped secure nine clean sheets so far—his recognition as one of the standout players is well-deserved.
This season has seen him linked with potential moves away from Forest as his contract approaches its end this summer.
In a related development, with his future at Forest hanging in the balance, the 28-year-old versatile defender could return to Italy this summer.
Per this Pulse Sports report, Aina’s contract situation has caught the attention of Serie A side AS Roma.
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While the Nigerian has been a standout performer in the club, Forest could lose the fullback for free, with Roma identifying Aina as a valuable addition to bolster their defensive department.
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