Overview

• Aina confirmed successful hamstring surgery and the start of his rehabilitation in an Instagram message thanking the club, teammates and fans.
• The defender is expected to miss about three months after suffering the injury on Nigeria duty last week.
• UEFA’s new provision for the Europa League league phase allows a club to temporarily replace one injured outfield player on its registered list.
• Postecoglou said Forest will probably make one alteration, with Oleksandr Zinchenko viewed as the leading option to take Aina’s slot.
• A decision is planned after Burnley and before the Sept. 24 opener at Real Betis, with Morato having deputised at left-back in the 3-0 loss to Arsenal.