“He is a great player” – Juric hails Super Eagles star after first Serie A goal of the season

The Nigerian defender contributed a aim because the Italian aspect claimed their fourth league win of the marketing campaign

FC Torino supervisor Ivan Juric has applauded Ola Aina for serving to the membership defeat Udinese on the weekend.

Ola Aina was among the many aim scorers for Torino, changing by way of an expertly drilled left-footed end to assist his aspect seal a deserved 2-1 win away from dwelling.

The aim was Aina’s first of the season and his second for Torino since becoming a member of from Chelsea.

Aina’s strike additionally arrives at a time when the Nigerian full-back is having fun with a constant run within the Torino lineup.

After months of enjoying second fiddle to Ivorian defender Wilfried Singo, Aina has seen extra motion this time period. The Tremendous Eagles star has made ten league appearances, seven of which have been begins.

Head coach Juric admits the previous Chelsea man is a implausible participant. However he additionally warns Aina to not let complacency set in as he might very a lot get replaced.

“Singo? For now Ola Aina is enjoying and even right this moment he performed a terrific sport,” Juric mentioned by way of Corriere dello Sport.

“He (Aina) is a superb participant, he’s doing very effectively. When he drops then will probably be Singo’s flip. Proper now Aina offers me extra ensures.”

Aina’s first aim for Torino got here through the 2018-2019 season whereas he was nonetheless on mortgage on the membership.