Chris Wood’s goal-scoring form in the Premier League is drawing attention, prompting a bold claim from Chris Sutton about the striker.
Nuno Espirito Santo has worked wonders with players behind the scenes at Nottingham Forest, and fans are now seeing the results on the pitch in the Premier League.
Chris Wood is a prime example, transforming from a solid top-flight striker to one who’s giving Erling Haaland some competition. He’s now scored seven goals in nine Premier League games, including a second-half brace against Leicester City in his last outing.
Martin O’Neill has even expressed amazement at Wood’s performance this season. Meanwhile, Chris Sutton recently weighed in, making a claim about Wood’s abilities—though it’s one Nuno likely disagrees with.
Sutton’s Take on Chris Wood
Wood has matched Stan Collymore’s Premier League tally for Forest and is just two goals shy of Bryan Roy’s 24-goal record. Despite this, Sutton, speaking on the *Leaving it Late Show*, remarked, “When you think about underrated strikers in the Premier League era…I think he’s so underrated, crucial for Nottingham Forest.”
Nuno Espirito Santo’s Response
Nuno, however, has a different view. Ahead of the Leicester game, he made it clear that Wood’s contributions aren’t undervalued at Forest. “Not by us. Not by me at all. I’ve admired Chris since we arrived. He’s been amazing on and off the pitch, and we’re delighted,” he said, adding, “We want him to keep it up.”
It’s time to recognize that Chris Wood isn’t just underrated; he’s a proven goal-scorer, and his quality should no longer be in doubt.
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