Aina’s strong defending perfectly complemented Neco Williams‘ offensive capabilities as Forest blew opponents away and peaked at third place in the Premier League table.
However, a disappointing end to the season saw the former Chelsea man and his teammates win just two of their final eight games in the league, condemning the Tricky Trees to a seventh-placed finish and a place in the Conference League as a consolation prize.
But that may change if Crystal Palace are removed from the European competition due to John Textor’s majority shareholding in both the Eagles and French side Lyon by UEFA, with an announcement expected soon.
If the London-based side are barred from entry into Europe, Forest would be primed to take their spot in the Europa League.