The Rest Is Football Ola Aina: Good Vibes At Forest, Coming Through Under Mourinho & Holding His Own Against Cristiano Ronaldo
Apr 25, 2025
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Ola Aina Intimidated, Then Impressed by Mourinho
- Ola Aina was initially intimidated by Jose Mourinho, who brought him into Chelsea's first team setup.
- Mourinho later turned out to be approachable and good with young players.
Serie A Tactics Enhanced Aina's Game
- Italian football emphasizes tactical discipline and detailed shape work unlike English academy football.
- This tactical focus improved Ola Aina's development as a player.
Aina Tried to Distract Ronaldo On Pitch
- Ola Aina marked Cristiano Ronaldo in the Turin derby, trying to distract him with friendly banter.
- Ronaldo initially smiled but then got annoyed and passed him skillfully multiple times.