Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood Undergoes Surgery, Faces Extended Recovery

Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood Undergoes Surgery, Faces Extended Recovery

Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood Undergoes Surgery, Faces Extended Recovery

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood is set for an extended period on the sidelines following surgery.

The New Zealand international has been unavailable since mid-October due to a knee issue and has yet to play under manager Sean Dyche, who took over from Ange Postecoglou.

Last season, the 34-year-old had a standout performance at the City Ground, scoring 20 goals in 40 appearances, which helped the team qualify for European competition.

This season, however, Wood's playing time has been limited, with only two goals in nine appearances.

While the specifics of his surgery remain undisclosed, Wood has been seen wearing a knee brace while attending recent matches.

Reflecting on his situation, Wood expressed his feelings on Instagram, stating, "This Christmas is not what I expected; you can never know what football will throw at you. From the highs of last season to the personal battles and lows of this season, you have to be ready for anything. It's truly gutting and frustrating that I'll be sidelined for another period. However, it's necessary for me to come back stronger and better to assist my teammates in the Premier League and Europe."

Wood's last appearance occurred in Postecoglou's final match in charge, a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on October 18.

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