Chris Wood
33-Year-Old
Nottingham Forest
Premier
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 11/22/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Wood notched a career campaign at the age of 33 in the 2024/25 season, leading Nottingham Forest to European football and a seventh-place finish. The forward reached a career-high 20 goals, with 17 of them coming in the first 24 matches. His three assists also matched a career high, seeing much more involvement in the fast-paced counterattacking system they have in place. The question is if this will be a one-off, as his form and Forest's form as a team dropped the final few months of the season. He's reached double-digit goals in the Premier League on six occasions and has proved he can score when given the opportunity, but reaching 20 goals in 2025/26 seems like a longshot.
Will wait for return
Wood (knee) is out for Sunday's match against Leeds United, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Sarah Clapson of the Nottingham Post. "I think it's improbable [he plays], unfortunately. Maybe after that. Maybe after the Leeds game, there's a stronger chance."
ANALYSIS
Wood was appearing to trend in the right direction for Sunday's match, but will instead hit the sidelines again, with the forward taking caution and waiting until after the international break. This is a five-game streak on the sidelines for the forward, a brutal run after not missing a match all of last season. The good news is he was nearing a return, likely to be fit once they resume play after the break.
Wood was appearing to trend in the right direction for Sunday's match, but will instead hit the sidelines again, with the forward taking caution and waiting until after the international break. This is a five-game streak on the sidelines for the forward, a brutal run after not missing a match all of last season. The good news is he was nearing a return, likely to be fit once they resume play after the break.
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Making good progress
Wood (knee) is making good progress but remains a doubt for Sunday's clash against Leeds United, coach Sean Dyche said in the press conference, according to the Nottingham Post. "The international break is going to be important for a few players, to give them more of a chance to get fit. Woody is making good progress."
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Eyeing Leeds for return
Wood (knee) is out for Saturday's match against Manchester United but is eyeing a return against Leeds United on Nov. 9, according to Jak Netting of Vavel. "[Chris] is possible for the Leeds game, but won't make this one.
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Still unlikely for Sunday
Wood (knee) is a late call for Sunday's match against Bournemouth, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Jak Netting of Vavel. "Woody, we're still waiting on news. It's settling, but how quickly it can settle, we're waiting for news on that."
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Doubtful for Thursday
Wood is in doubt for Thursday's match against Porto due to an injury, according to manager Sean Dyche, per Jak Netting of Vavel. "Wood got a knock, it's probably touch and go at the moment, he's been off the grass. We'll see how he is."
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On bench Saturday
Wood (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Chelsea.
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Could head to Italy this summer
Teams in the Italian Serie A are showing interest in signing Wood as a free agent, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
Wood has yet to sign a new deal with Nottingham Forest, and if that doesn't change, he might be available in the summer as a free agent. AC Milan and Napoli are among the clubs who could move for the 33-year-old New Zealand international.
Wood has yet to sign a new deal with Nottingham Forest, and if that doesn't change, he might be available in the summer as a free agent. AC Milan and Napoli are among the clubs who could move for the 33-year-old New Zealand international.