The latest Nottingham Forest team news from NottinghamshireLive as the Reds take stock of their squad in the international break
Brian Dick Reach Football Correspondent
11:34, 11 Nov 2025Updated 11:36, 11 Nov 2025
View Image
Wood could be in line to return against Liverpool (Photo by Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Nottingham Forest's season has enjoyed a sudden upswing, with the Reds going into the final international break of the year with a spring in their step.
Victory over Leeds United on Sunday boosted their Premier League survival hopes, the performance promised more good results to come and the two week hiatus will be helpful for a couple of reasons.
Not only will it give Sean Dyche time to work with those new charges who remain, it also offers them time to continue their recuperation from injuries - something Dyche admitted he is looking forward to after a challenging period with several players sidelined.
The Forest boss is hopeful two key players could return in time for the next match of the campaign against Premier League champions Liverpool.
Here's the state of play with the Reds' injury situation.
Chris Wood
Injury: Knee
What's been said: Before the Leeds game Dyche said: "Maybe after the Leeds game there's a stronger chance."
Expected return: Liverpool, November 22
Callum Hudson-Odoi
Injury: Dead leg
What's been said: Before the Leeds game Dyche said: "Maybe after the Leeds game there's a stronger chance."
Expected return: Liverpool, November 22
Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more
Content Image
£49
£35
Sky
Get Sky Sports here
Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving members £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.
Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games this season, an increase of up to 100 more.
Douglas Luiz
Injury: Hamstring
What's been said: Luiz appeared to suffer a recurrence of his hamstring injury in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United. On November 5 Dyche said: "That is not likely to be a quick situation."
Expected return: TBC
Olesksandr Zinchenko
Injury: Groin
What's been said: The Arsenal loan player was forced off the pitch in Dyche's first game against FC Porto on October 23rd. A week later he said: "A bit longer than we thought."
Expected return: TBC
Angus Gunn
Injury: Knee
What's been said: On October 30 Dyche said: "He's opened up his knee ligaments."
Expected return: TBC
Dilane Bakwa
Injury: Unknown
What's been said: Before the Sturm Graz game Dyche said Bakwa is "making good progress."
Expected return: TBC
Ola Aina
Injury: Hamstring
What's been said: On October 30, Dyche said: "Ola is making good progress."
Expected return: TBC
Article continues below
What XI should Dyche pick at Anfield? Have your say here
Get breaking Forest news sent direct to your phone
Join our Nottingham Forest WhatsApp group and get the latest breaking news, interviews and opinion sent straight to your phone, plus matchday team news and live updates of all the action. Just click here and select ‘Join Community’ to get started. The only proviso is that you must have WhatsApp on your phone to participate. No one will be able to see your personal information and you will only receive messages from the NottinghamshireLive Reds writers.
We will not spam your WhatsApp feed with constant messages, but you will receive updates from us daily with the latest Reds stories. If you later decide to opt out, just go to the name at the top of your screen and click 'Exit Group'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. If you are curious, you can click here to read our Privacy Notice.