Fulham manager, Scott Parker has showered encomium on Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina following his wonder goal in their 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion in Monday’s Premier League game.
The 24-year-old was afforded his fifth appearance for the Cottagers since his summer loan move from Italian side Torino.
Aina, who was on loan from Italian side, Torino delivered eye-catching performances in the encounter, helping the Craven Cottage outfit to end their five-game winless run.
The wing-back smashed home a beauty from the edge of the box beyond the reach of goalkeeper Sam Johnstone for his first Premier League goal.
Parker has expressed his pleasure with the effort and believes the goal came on the back of his instruction to the Super Eagles defender to take more risks.
“It was a great strike. We might have to take risks,” Parker said in a post-match press conference.
We’re going to have to take risks in or around the box and Ola did that and it’s flown into the top corner.
“Anyone watching us with an open mind will see we have a bit of quality. We had some lovely bits in both halves.”
Victory against West Brom ensured Fulham moved to 17th spot on the Premier League table with four points from seven games.
Aina will hope to help his side continue in their winning ways when they take on West Ham United at London Stadium on Saturday.
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