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Ola Aina joined Nottingham Forest on a free transfer from Torino in 2023 Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has been ruled out for three months with a hamstring injury sustained on international duty. The right-back limped off in Nigeria's 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw with South Africa on Tuesday and scans have confirmed the severity of the injury. Aina will now be removed from Forest's Premier League squad, although can be re-registered after the winter transfer window. New boss Ange Postecoglou had confirmed on Thursday the 28-year-old was being assessed, and will now be without him until the new year. Striker Taiwo Awoniyi is now expected to be included in Forest's Premier League squad. They go to Arsenal on Saturday for Postecoglou's first game following Nuno Espirito Santo's sacking earlier this week. "It's a great game - Mikel [Arteta] has got them off to a good start, " said the Australian. "I think they've strengthened over the summer for sure. They're a stronger team than they were last year so they'll be a great challenge for us. " Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham at the end of last season, just 16 days after winning the Europa League. What are the Premier League squad list rules? Premier League news conferences: Saka out for Arsenal; Martinez 'committed' to Villa Canelo v Crawford - the defining battle for legacy Centimetre by centimetre - how Duplantis became a world star Acclaimed period mystery with an all-star cast How the 1933 Enabling Act gave Adolph Hitler unchecked power A challenging story of sexual identity starring Brian Cox Spinal Tap: The legendary comic band reunite after 40 years The making of 'showman' Duplantis - and how high can he go? Me or Garnacho? Rooney decides on superior bicycle kick. Video Me or Garnacho? Rooney decides on superior bicycle kick Canelo v Crawford - the defining battle for legacy Auld enemies to old news, but Scotland aim to reignite rivalry 'It's ours' - Everton women ready to call Goodison home The acid attack that drove Newcastle's Wissa to succeed Five things to look out for in EFL with new records and derby delights Could protests lead to Vuelta being abandoned? 'I'm even better than last year! ' - Hodgkinson gears up for Tokyo. Video'I'm even better than last year! ' - Hodgkinson gears up for Tokyo 'Five guys with balaclavas' - ex-Liverpool defender Wisdom on being stabbed In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Fan takes catch despite being on crutches. Video Fan takes catch despite being on crutches The must-watch events at the World Championships The Whole 10 Yards. Video The Whole 10 Yards 'Playing perfectly' - how does Alcaraz rank v men's tennis legends at 22? 'I want to change the game' - meet Black Ferns star Miller 'Take back little Molly' - Mc Cann takes pay cut to box Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.