Chris Wood, a striker for Nottingham Forest, sustained an injury during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Luton Town. The Reds may now have to play without him for a short spell.
In a relegation six-pointer, Forest and the Hatters tied 1-1, with Wood scoring his tenth goal of the year overall. But the Reds have now dropped behind Luton following their four-point deduction.
Forest will now have to wait anxiously to find out how Wood is doing. Recent reports appear to have confirmed that the harm sustained is more serious.
Forest striker, Chris Wood pulls out of New Zealand team.
To be honest, from a Forest standpoint, the most recent update doesn’t seem promising. Since Wood is the team’s top scorer and Taiwo Awoniyi is sidelined due to injury, it is imperative that the 32-year-old stay healthy.
Stuff, a New Zealand publication, reports that Wood has now formally left the national squad. The Friday night matchup with Egypt will now be without the international captain.
Although Wood seemed to be holding his thigh as he left the field at Kenilworth Road, it is unclear what he has actually done. That was the same ailment he had last term, which ruined his campaign.
Forest will be hoping for positive news.
There aren’t enough strikers at the City Ground. Awoniyi is out again, and it appears that the £82,000-per-week Wood may be on the verge of missing more time with the Forest squad.