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Aina: Fulham defender looking forward to facing his ‘boyhood club’ Chelsea

Fulham defender Ola Aina has explained how he is looking forward to playing against his former club Chelsea in a Premier League game on May 1.

The 24-year-old spent more than a decade at Stamford Bridge, having been with the club since he was a child and featured for the senior team before permanently leaving the side in 2019.

On leaving the Blues, the versatile defender joined Italian club Torino on an initial loan move before signing a permanent deal.

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Aina is currently on a season-long loan with the Cottagers and as they prepare to take on the Blues, the wing-back has revealed his eagerness for the "tough" game.