Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina In Line For Torino Debut, Named In Match Day Squad Vs Roma

Published: August 18, 2018

Torino manager Walter Mazzarri has indicated that he will hand a debut to new signing Ola Aina when his side tackle AS Roma in their Serie A opener on Sunday.

The right wing-back is certain to be named in the match day squad after he was included in Torino's 23-man squad announced on Saturday evening.

Italian clubs are permitted to have twelve players on the bench for Serie A matches, Coppa Italia and the Italian Super Cup.

Aina participated in only one of Chelsea's pre-season games and that was close to a month ago, against Perth Glory when he replaced Davide Zappacosta for the final 17 minutes.

Before the trip to Australia, the Nigeria international featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly against National League side Aldershot Town.

The 21-year-old Ola Aina has 52 senior games under his belt for Hull City and Chelsea since he turned pro, he will play with the number 34 kit at Torino.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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