Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo believes that Super Eagles duo Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi will return from injury by next week.

Aina has missed Forest's last two games after sustaining a calf injury during their 1-0 victory over Manchester United at the City Ground on Tuesday, April 1.

Awoniyi has also been absent from the Tricky Trees' last two matches due to a hamstring injury.

Nuno Espirito Santo has expressed optimism about getting both players fit ahead of the crucial fixtures at the end of the season.

“Hopefully, we will try to recover T (Awoniyi) and Ola. We need all the players. It is going to be hard work to the end, so having all the players available would be helpful,” he said.

Despite losing their last two games to Aston Villa and Everton, the Tricky Trees have managed to maintain their position in third place in the Premier League.

Forest are eyeing a champions League qualification next season.

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