Nottingham Forest to take huge survival step as target set for Chris Wood return ahead of B-team appearance

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(Credit: Imago, Hasan Karim, Breaking Media) Fri 27 March 2026 11:45, UK Nottingham Forest’s hopes of securing their Premier League status for next season are set to get a huge shot in the arm with Chris Wood stepping up his recovery again on Friday. Nottingham Forest’s key injury concerns have badly hindered their performance on the pitch this season, with Wood’s goals sorely missed throughout the campaign. 🏥 Nottingham Forest Injury News 🏥 Access definitive fitness updates from the Forest Training Centre: real-time injury news, recovery timelines, and the latest return dates for the Garibaldi Reds.

StatsWood TotalApps (Starts)36 (35)Goals (Assists)20 (3)xG13.4Shots on Target35Chances Created22Big Chances Missed15Wood’s 2024-25 Premier League stats, as per Fotmob.Forest’s talisman is now entering the final stages of his lengthy injury lay-off, with the final steps in his recovery seeing him gradually build up his minutes and regain his match sharpness. Chris Wood is set to play for the #nffc B-team in a friendly against Northampton later today as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

How pivotal has Wood’s absence been for Forest?Wood has been back in Forest training since the middle of March, and fans have eagerly been counting down the days until his return. It is highly likely that Forest’s season would have played out totally differently had Wood been able to play more of a role, but all they can hope now is that he is ready to hit the ground running and fire them to safety.