The Reds will head to the East Midlands to face Nottingham Forest after the international break
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Chris Wood sustained an injury while on international duty(Image: Getty Images)
Manchester United have been given a boost ahead of their clash against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Ruben Amorim's side will return to Premier League action on April 1 (8pm) following the international break. United came away 3-0 winners against Leicester City before the break.
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Rasmus Hojlund returned to the scoresheet, ending a 21-game goal drought as Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes also added to the scoreline. Forest on the other hand, came away 4-2 winners against Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
Although Chris Wood didn't get on the scoresheet despite being in fine form this campaign, he will not be able to add to his tally to when United visit the City Ground. The striker was taken off injured during New Zealand's 3-0 win over New Caledonia in the early hours of Monday.
The 33-year-old, who scored 18 goals for Forest this season, was struggling with a hip issue in what could be a major blow for their Champions League hopes. He walked off with a heavy limp at the time when it was 0-0.
Wood signalled that he needed to be substituted after suffering with some discomfort. He tried to continue after taking a knock but quickly realised he would need to be withdrawn.
"It's not great for us losing our captain and our goalscorer. It was a difficult thing for the team but they came through so well," said New Zealand's manager Darren Bazeley.
United on the other hand, are also dealing with injuries of their own but Amorim will be hoping to welcome some of his players back next month. Ayden Heaven, who sustained an injury in the second half of the win over Leicester, was spotted wearing a protective boot as he left the King Power Stadium.
However, The Manchester Evening News understands that Heaven is out of his protective boot and could resume training after the international break. Defence has been the area most affected by injuries this season with Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw and Jonny Evans all sidelined.
Amad, Kobbie Mainoo, Altay Bayindir and Jonny Evans are all unavailable with injury while Patrick Dorgu is set to return for Forest after serving a red-card suspension.
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