Wood has not played since October after suffering a knee injury
11:18, 22 Mar 2026
File photo dated 11-05-2025 of Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood, who says there is "potential" for players to go on strike unless safeguards are put in place to protect them. Issue date: Monday September 29, 2025.
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Nottingham Forest appear to be targeting a return to action for Chris Wood after the international break.
The striker made his long-awaited return to action for the club’s B team as they beat Newcastle United Under-21s 3-0 on Friday night.
Wood has not played since October after suffering a knee injury, but he started for the Reds against Newcastle and played 45 minutes before being substituted at half-time.
He also opened the scoring after just 11 minutes, converting a Jimmy Sinclair cross.
Wood’s return is a huge boost for Forest as they battle to stay in the Premier League and progress in the Europa League.
The Reds are only above the relegation zone on goal difference in 17th place in the Premier League ahead of a six-pointer against 16th-placed Tottenham on Sunday.
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They have also reached the last eight of the Europa League.
Wood is in line to play a part in the run-in.
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Asked whether Wood could return for the Aston Villa match after the international break, head coach Vitor Pereira said earlier this week: “I don’t know, I don’t know. I don’t have the information about it. But he is another leader, a fantastic player and character, and we need him for the last games.”
Speaking after the win over Newcastle, B team coach Jody Caudwell said: “It’s great for the club too because Woody came back and scored a goal as he returns from injury.
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“That’s what it’s about in terms of making sure that we help the first team in getting the boys fit for after the international break.”