Mike Dean Backs Yellow Card for Ola Aina After Leeds Challenge
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says Ola Aina’s challenge on James Justin did not deserve a red card. The Super Eagles defender was booked after the lunging tackle during Nottingham Forest’s Premier League opener against Leeds United. VAR reviewed the incident but allowed the yellow card decision to stand. Dean said Aina missed the ball, but the contact was low and came from his trailing leg. He described the tackle as reckless rather than serious foul play. Aina was substituted in the 74th minute as Forest began their 2026–27 league campaign.
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