Ola Aina names who he thinks is the best player in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest wing back praising his rival’s consistency
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Nottingham Forest full-back Ola Aina has named who he believes is the best player in the Premier League.
Aina, a regular at high-flying Nottingham Forest, was quizzed during a guest appearance on the football podcast Dirty boys.
The former Chelsea academy star, 28, wasted no time in saying who he believes is the most consistent footballer in the top flight.
Members of the Filthy Fellas panel wanted Aina to say Mohamed Salah, but he was looking for another striker.
Asked who he thinks is the best player in the Premier League, Aina said: “He just does it every game, every game.
“Yes – Saka.”
Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina has named who he believes is the best player in the Premier League
The defender did not opt for Mohamed Salah, despite his good form for Liverpool this season
When asked to give his opinion on Salah, Aina adds: “Mo Salah is up there.”
Saka has scored five Premier League goals and claimed 10 assists so far this season, while Salah has 15 goals and 11 top-flight assists.
The Arsenal forward faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury during his side’s 5-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Mikel Arteta has said Saka will be out of action for ‘many weeks’ as there are fears the England star will be out until March.
Arsenal’s doctors are reluctant to put a timetable on Saka’s return given his record of quick recovery from injuries.
“It doesn’t look good,” Arteta said. ‘He will be out for many weeks. I can’t be too specific because I don’t know, but it will take many weeks.
Bukayo Saka will be on the sidelines for a long period due to a hamstring injury
‘It’s a huge (blow). He is clearly a big player for us.
‘He was devastated. You can tell he wasn’t hurt much because he was really emotional and very down.
‘We have to lift him up. It’s a big part of his job. He’ll be fine, but he’ll need a few days. In that dressing room he will immediately realize that he is so important.
“His energy level, his body language and the way he communicates with the rest of the team has to be very good because that’s the only way he can help at the moment.”
Aina himself has scored two goals in 17 appearances for Nottingham Forest as Nuno Espirito Santo’s side look to secure a European spot.
Forest, in fourth place, host Tottenham on Boxing Day.
