Ola Aina has picked Bukayo Saka over Rodri and Mohamed Salah in the Premier League
Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina overlooked Ballon d'Or winner Rodri and Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah while picking the best player in the Premier League. The Nigeria international went with Arsenal star Bukayo Saka, citing his consistency as a reason.
Former Chelsea man Aina has been a standout performer for Nuno Espirito Santo's Nottingham Forest this season, helping them get to fourth in the league. The 28-year-old has faced most of the leading names this season, and singled out Saka as the best.
Ola Aina made the comment on the FILTHYFELLAS podcast, praising the likes of Ballon d'Or winner Rodri and Mohamed Salah before naming the Arsenal man as his pick. The audience in the studio was left stunned by his choice but he doubled down and put it down to his goalscoring and consistency. He said (via Metro):
