Nigerian Players abroad Aina In Torino Squad Ahead ‘Must Win’ Game Against Torino

Super Eagles and Torino defender Ola Aina has been included in the the squad for Tuesday night Serie A clash against Lazio at the Olimpico Grande Torino.


Torino will go in search of a vital win that will see them avoid plunging into relegation.


Aina played as forward for Torino in their 4-2 away loss to Cagliari before he was substituted.


The former Chelsea defender will be hoping to help his team return back to winning ways.


Torino manager Moreno Longo who was impressed by Aina’s performance up front alongside Belotti could draft the player forward.


Should he feature in the game, it will Aina’s 25th appearance for Torino this season.


A victory for both teams will be key to their campaign in the Serie A.


Lazio are four points behind Juventus and they will be hoping to close up the gap.


Tue last time both teams played was before the league was suspended due to COVID-19.

Lazio were in high spirit as they won 4-0 as Francesco Acerbi, Ciro Immobile led the onslaught.


For Lazio, they will be without their manager by the sideline as he is currently serving match ban due to re card he received in the game against Fiorentina.


They will also miss key players like such as Luiz Felipe, Lucas Leiva, Senad Lulic, Danilo Cataldi and Bobby Adekayne are all expected to miss the game once again. 


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