Chris Wood

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood (33) is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hip injury while on international duty with New Zealand. (Source: Jamie martin, BBC)

Wood picked up the injury during New Zealand’s friendly match in March 2025, where he fell awkwardly on his hip. Despite receiving initial treatment, he continued to feel discomfort, prompting Forest’s medical staff to send him for further evaluation. (Source: Sky Sports)

Ahead of Forest’s FA Cup quarter-final clash against Brighton on 29 March 2025, manager Nuno Espírito Santo confirmed that Wood had undergone a second scan to assess the extent of the damage. Speaking to the media, Nuno stated:

“He went for a scan today and we are still waiting for the result. He went to see a specialist to do the scan, so we will wait on the information. He is not going to be available for this game. He fell really hard on his hip and there is pain there, so we have to wait.” (Source: Nottingham Post)

Wood is now facing a race against time to recover, with further tests needed to determine the severity of the injury. While the full extent is still unclear, early reports suggest he could miss at least two to three weeks, making him a doubt for the Premier League fixture against Manchester United on 2 April 2025. (Source: The Athletic)

Update Monday 31 March 2025

Nuno Espírito Santos said at the press conference:

"He is improving. He is getting better day by day,” the Portuguese said. "We have to assess him day by day. It is all about him being pain free and then getting back to fitness.”

Update Thursday 3 April 2025

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo addressed the media ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against Aston Villa

"Chris Wood will be assessed before a decision is made for Saturday as his recovery is "day by day" ". (Source: Katie Stafford, BBC)

Update Thursday 10 April 2025

In the pre-match press conference ahead of the Nottingham Forest vs Everton fixture on 12 April, coach Nuno Espírito Santo addressed the fitness of his forwards, who are currently struggling with physical issues.

🎙️| Espírito Santo 'Yeah, we're still assessing them... They are really struggling with some problems, some small, some [bigger]. We have to assess them; we have one more day.' 'We're hopeful on all of them... it can be all of them, it can be none. It depends on how they recover and how they feel.'