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Kyle Walker and Trent Alexander-Arnold have been unable to match up to the Nigerian dynamo
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Aghahowa has stirred debate among football fans by naming Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina as the best right-back in the Premier League this season.
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Aghahowa overlooked renowned stars like Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and Manchester City’s Kyle Walker, and was in awe of Aina’s stellar contributions to Nottingham Forest’s remarkable campaign.
Aghahowa celebrates effective Aina
Nottingham Forest have been a revelation this season, defying expectations to sit third in the Premier League table.
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Super Eagles full-back Aina has been pivotal to this resurgence, featuring in every league game under Nuno Espirito Santo and shining on both ends of the pitch.
The former Chelsea Academy graduate has netted two goals while also helping Forest maintain a league-high nine clean sheets.
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Aina’s defensive solidity with attacking output has drawn praise from many this season, including from Aghahowa, who said, “This season so far, the best right-back in the Premier League is Ola Aina. You see him on both ends; he’s effective in defence and attack.”
Alexander-Arnold and Walker overshadowed by Aina
Unlike Aina, while Alexander-Arnold’s attacking prowess remains unmatched, his defensive frailties have been under scrutiny, with former Manchester United captain Roy Keane delivering a scathing critique after Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with the Red Devils.
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Meanwhile, Manchester City’s Walker has failed to live up to his usual standards and could even be replaced in the Cityzen’s squad by Aina.
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The Nigerian’s standout performances have helped Nottingham Forest achieve a feat no other team has managed this season: defeating Liverpool and with the Tricky Tees eyeing a Champions League spot for the first time in over three decades, Aina’s contributions could be key to turning that dream into reality.
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