Nigeria, April 4 -- Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after sustaining a calf injury during his side's narrow 1-0 Premier League win over Manchester United.

The 28-year-old pulled up in the 35th minute of the encounter at the City Ground on Saturday, clutching his calf in what appeared to be a non-contact injury. Medical personnel were quickly summoned onto the pitch to assess the situation.

Though he initially tried to walk it off, Aina was ultimately unable to continue and was helped into the tunnel, replaced by Alex Moreno.

The development is a significant blow to Forest, who are in the race for a Champions League slot and currently third on the log, with just four poin...