Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood suffered a hip injury during New Zealand’s World Cup qualifier against New Caledonia, leading to concerns among fans. Wood appeared to hurt himself swivelling for a shot and required treatment before hobbling off in the 54th minute. New Zealand’s coach, Darren Bazeley, acknowledged the setback, stating, “It’s not great for us losing our captain and our goalscorer.” Despite the injury, Wood participated in post-match celebrations, indicating a potentially minor issue. Nottingham Forest supporters remain anxious about his availability for upcoming fixtures.
