Forest Boss Gives Awoniyi, Aina Injury Update

Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche has delivered a mixed bag of news on the fitness front, providing key updates on the recovery timelines for Nigerian internationals Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina ahead of a crucial Premier League clash with Everton.

Awoniyi, whose goals are vital to Forest’s attack, has been absent for the club’s last three matches due to a muscle injury.

His return appears to be on the horizon, offering a significant boost to Dyche’s options.

The news is less immediate for defender Ola Aina. The versatile full-back, who has been sidelined for approximately two months with a hamstring injury, is still in the rehabilitation phase and is not expected to feature until after the turn of the year.

Addressing the media before Saturday’s fixture, Dyche offered a concise but telling update on his squad’s condition.

“Taiwo is on the grass and doing well,” the manager confirmed, using the common football phrase to indicate the striker has progressed to outdoor training—a major step toward full match fitness.

However, Dyche tempered expectations for Aina’s comeback, stating simply, “Ola Aina still a bit of time yet.” This aligns with the earlier prognosis that his return will not be rushed.