“They weren’t easy to overcome” – West Ham-linked Super Eagles star shines in preseason win over Mlada Boleslav

Il Toro secured their first constructive results of the preseason with an easy victory over the Czech Republic aspect

Nigerian defender Ola Aina is happy along with his efficiency in Torino’s 2-0 pleasant win over Mlada Boleslav on the WIMTECH-Area in Perg, Austria.
Torino misplaced their first match of preseason 3-1 to Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt 5 days in the past.

However Il Toro bounced again from the defeat to soar previous Czech Republic first division membership Mlada Boleslav on Tuesday, July 19.

Saša Lukić’s header handed Torino a first-half lead earlier than Aina got here off the bench to switch Mërgim Vojvoda on the interval.

Trying bodily match and cell, Aina was a relentless pressure down the precise flank as Torino saved the opponents’ attackers at bay.

And deep in stoppage time, younger Hungarian midfielder Krisztofer Horváth added a deserving second for the Italian aspect.

Whereas Aina continues to be linked with a transfer to West Ham, the Tremendous Eagles fullback is targeted on bodily making ready for the challenges forward.

“I’m wonderful bodily; the staff is moving into form: we’re all wonderful,” the previous Chelsea defender stated on the finish of the Mlada Boleslav match.

“We performed properly: they weren’t straightforward to beat, that’s why the outcome remained 1-0 for a very long time. We held the pitch properly and managed to attain the second purpose.

They pressed very properly, a bit like us, and made life tough for us defenders to arrange the motion, however in the long run, we took house the outcome.”

Torino have been on the finish of a 3-1 lashing within the arms of Frankfurt final Friday. Aina, nevertheless, believes Torino are bettering bodily and constructing teamwork below the strict eyes of supervisor Ivan Juric.

“In comparison with Eintracht, I’d say sure,” Aina agrees Torino are bettering.

“Frankfurt have been a more durable opponent than Mlada Boleslav, however we’re moving into form and are getting used to taking part in collectively once more after the break.

“The preseason coaching may be very tough, the coach is hard and demanding and pushed us on the pitch, however then the outcomes are seen.”

With their match in opposition to Al Wahda cancelled, Torino will subsequent meet Turkish Tremendous Lig champions Trabzonspor Sportplatz Langau in Kitzbühel, Austria.