Former Liverpool, Real Madrid star praises Ola Aina as Nottingham Forest hammer Aston Villa

Former Manchester United and Newcastle United striker, Michael Owen has praised the Super Eagles forward Ola Aina after he scored a ‘beautiful goal’ in Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 win against Aston Villa over the weekend.

The Nigerian gave a good account of himself as his well converted effort and that of Orel Mangala gave the team the needed maximum three points against Aston Villa.

Head Coach Steve Cooper named three changes to the side that was defeated by Liverpool, with Harry Toffolo, Odysseas Vlachodimos and Taiwo Awoniyi replacing Serge Aurier, Willy Boly and Matt Turner in the first eleven.

Speaking on Premier League Productions, the former Liverpool and Real Madrid forward said, “Actually, you’d expect a ball like this to be hit with the laces from that far out, 25 yards out, really. It is actually a really controlled finish with the inside of his foot.

“I do feel the ball was meant for Mangala, not for him. If he went for power, I won’t blame him. I do think laces are used far too much in the game especially inside the box.

“That just goes to show you can get power as well as even more accuracy with the side of your foot.

“It is a beautiful strike and hard enough to knock it past the goalkeeper.”

The Tricky Trees are now up to 12th in the Premier League, unbeaten in their last eight league outings at home.