Chris Wood - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Ready for start Wood (knee) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Burnley.

Impact Wood was an injury concern for the match after suffering an injury in his comeback to play as they took the field for a Europa League match on Thursday, luckily avoiding any setback, and is already an option Sunday. He will need to continue to build fitness as he looks ahead to the World Cup with New Zealand, having a rough season that has only seen him available for nine games due to injury after a career campaign last season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris Wood leaves Forest game with knee problem in blow to New Zealand ahead of World Cup

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Injured in UEL game Wood left Thursday's UEFA Europa League contest versus Porto shortly after suffering a violent tackle in the first half.

Impact Wood made his second start in three games since returning from a significant knee injury, and there could now be concern of the team losing him again for the final stretch of the season. However, the extent of the new blow remains to be determined. The veteran striker might have little chance of seeing plenty of minutes in the upcoming league meeting with Burnley, in which Igor Jesus would likely lead the front line.

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Scoreless in 45 minutes Thursday Wood took one shot (zero on goal) and generated one scoring chance over 45 minutes of play in Thursday's UEFA Europa League visit to Porto.

Impact Wood completed the first half of the UEL quarterfinals opening leg, marking his return to first-team activity following his six-month absence due to a knee injury. He was replaced by Igor Jesus, who should now be his main positional competitor while both Lorenzo Lucca and Taiwo Awoniyi are relegated in the depth chart. The experienced striker will look to see his playing time gradually increased in upcoming weeks and should have chances to add to his season tally of three goals in 10 appearances across all competitions.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs Porto Wood (knee) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's Europa League match against Porto.

Impact Wood will not only be part of the squad here, but he's going to start and lead the way in this contest. This is Wood's first game since Oct. 18, so it wouldn't be surprising if he has some limitations in terms of his playing time.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Available for Porto game Wood (knee) is expected to be an option for Thursday's UEL meeting with Porto after training with the team and traveling as part of the squad, manager Vitor Pereira confirmed "He i...

Impact Wood should be able to see minutes, making his comeback to first-team action after several months of inactivity. Having already played and scored a goal for the U21 side, the striker is likely to continue a gradual return to normal workload before challenging Igor Jesus for a starting role. The New Zealand international had generated three goals from 17 shots (seven on target) over nine club appearances in the early stages of the season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Wednesday Wood (knee) was training Wednesday and is a potential option for Thursday's UEL match against Porto.

Impact Wood has been nearing a return for a hit of time now and looks to be the closest he has been, with the forward able to train Wednesday. This will likely leave him to travel with the squad as well, potentially lining him up to play and make his return as well. He has only two goals in eight appearances this season after a career season with 20 goals in 36 appearances last campaign, so the club is looking to get a boost from his return, as he has not seen the field since October.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Should return against Porto Wood (knee) is targeting a return to the first team in the April 9 Europa League visit to Porto after logging 45 minutes for the Under-21 squad and featuring with Nottingham's B te...

Impact Wood has made big progress in his recovery from a long-term injury, and it seems the next step is for him to get minutes with the main team in European action. The striker scored one goal and created two scoring chances when he played in the first half of a U21 clash with Newcastle on March 20. While the jump to top-division play might be a much tougher challenge for the veteran, he'll likely be involved in a rotation with Igor Jesus, Lorenzo Lucca and Taiwo Awoniyi in upcoming weeks.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Playing with B Team Wood (knee) will play with Nottingham's B Team in a friendly match against Northampton on Friday, according to John Percy of The Telegraph.

Impact Wood seems to be in the final stages of his recovery, and the plan is for him to play up to 60 minutes in this friendly. The goal for Forest is to have the striker ready for the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals against FC Porto on April 9.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Return date remains unclear Wood (knee) is uncertain to be available after the March international break, according to manager Vitor Pereira. "I don't know, I don't know. I don't have the information about it...

Impact For what it's worth, Wood is playing with the Forest U21 squad on Friday against Newcastle, so he should be on the verge of returning to action. If he stays healthy and continues his rehab without setbacks, the veteran could be in the mix to face Aston Villa on Sunday, April 12, or perhaps Porto in the Europa League on April 9. Wood hasn't played since Oct. 18 and has been limited to just eight appearances and two goals with Forest in the 2025/26 EPL campaign.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

No date for return yet Wood (knee) doesn't have a clear timetable to return, manager Vitor Pereira told media during Friday's press conference. "I don't know exactly when he can return. The information I...

Impact According to a report from the New Zealand Herald, Wood could be in line to return at some point in April, but Pereira was cautious about that report. The striker hasn't played since Oct. 18, and with him sidelined, Igor Jesus and Lorenzo Lucca will continue to handle the bulk of minutes at striker, with the Brazilian being the first-choice.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Making steady progress Wood (knee) is making "steady progress" but doesn't have a clear return date yet, manager Sean Dyche told media Thursday. "The repair on the knee has gone well and it is just stead...

Impact Wood is on a week-to-week basis, but he's nowhere close to being ready, so the Trick Trees will have to continue waiting to have their veteran striker available for selection. Igor Jesus and Lorenzo Lucca will continue as the main options upfront as long as Wood, who hasn't played since Oct. 18, remains sidelined.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Making slow progress Wood (knee) is progressing but is not ready to return yet, manager Sean Dyche told media Thursday. "Woody is making slow but sure progress."

Impact There's no clear return date for Wood, but at least he seems to be trending in the right direction after what has been an injury-marred season for the striker. Wood hasn't played since Oct. 18, and Igor Jesus will continue as Forest's starting forward as long as Wood remains out.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

No timeframe to return yet Wood (knee) is getting follow-up scans and everything is going well so far, although no timeframe is known for his return, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to...

Impact Wood is getting regular follow up scans with a specialist for his knee injury, but the striker doesn't have a precise timeframe for his return. Wood has missed all games since mid October after suffering a knee injury with New Zealand that required several surgeries. The striker will miss several months before making his return to the match squad, leaving Igor Jesus to take the starting spot and lead Forest's attack.

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Months away from return Wood (knee) is still sidelined and could take "months, not weeks" to complete his recovery, manager Sean Dyche said in press conference.

Impact Wood underwent surgery in December as he continued to struggle with his knee injury. He hasn't played since Oct. 18, and his return in the 2025/26 campaign looks complicated. This is a problem for the front-line depth of a team that may continue to rely on Igor Jesus and occasionally on Taiwo Awoniyi at center-forward.

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Will undergo another surgery Wood (knee) will undergo another surgery and doesn't have a timetable to return to action, Sarah Clapson of Nottingham Post reports.

Impact Wood has been sidelined since mid-October with a knee problem, but he's set to be sidelined for "another period of time" after posting a photo on his Instagram account while in a hospital bed. Wood doesn't have a clear timetable for his return to action, meaning Igor Jesus will remain as the main option for the striker role for the time being.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still no timeline Wood (knee) has no timeline for his return, BBC Sport reports.

Impact Wood still remains without an exact date for his return despite training on grass. He's been working back stage by stage in his recovery but hasn't progressed quite as well as hoped. Wood is more likely than not going to be targeting a return in Jan. 2026 at this point, with Igor Jesus continuing in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Training on grass Wood (knee) has been training on grass in recent days and is making good progress, coach Sean Dyche said in a press conference, according to Jak Netting from Vavel. "Wood's making...

Impact Wood has been making good progress in his rehabilitation from a knee injury that sidelined him since mid-October, as he has been spotted training on grass in recent days. This is positive news for Forest, although it indicates he still has some way to go before making his return to the match squad. That return could still happen before the end of the year, while Igor Jesus is expected to replace him in the frontline while he is out.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery Wood (knee) is "making a bit of progress, but it is still early days.", manager Sean Dyche said in press conference ahead of Saturday's trip to Everton, Katie Stafford of BBC Sport...

Impact Wood is still dealing with the issue that has sidelined him since Oct. 18. The striker's return date remains unclear, with Igor Jesus likely to fill in for him in upcoming matches. Wood played nine games across all competitions prior to the injury, scoring three goals over that period.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wood (knee) is out for Wednesday's match against Wolves, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Jak Netting of Vavel.

Impact Wood is going to remain sidelined as he continues to recover from his knee injury, a ninth straight game on the sidelines due to his problems. It still remains up in the air when a return could come, a rough spell for the forward who is coming off a career season. He is their starting forward when fit, leaving Igor Jesus to remain in his spot until Wood is fit again.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Brighton Wood (knee) won't be available for Sunday's game against Brighton and is uncertain when he'll be able to return, manager Sean Dyche told media during Friday's press conference. "It...

Impact Dyche revealed the striker is "feeling good," but isn't ready to participate in competitive action yet. This latest update is far from encouraging, as there's little clarity on when Wood might be able to return to the side. He'll have two chances to play next week -- at Wolverhampton on Wednesday and Everton on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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