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Chris Wood Returns for Europa League Quarter-Final; Anderson Doubtful

4/16/2026

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Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood returns from a six-month knee injury.
Wood is set to play in the Europa League quarter-final against Porto after the 1-1 first-leg draw.
Wood, 34, aims for a World Cup spot with New Zealand.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is doubtful for the match due to missing training.
Nottingham Forest coach Vitor Pereira noted the need to respect Anderson's personal issues.

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Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood returns from a six-month knee injury.
Wood is set to play in the Europa League quarter-final against Porto after the 1-1 first-leg draw.
Wood, 34, aims for a World Cup spot with New Zealand.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is doubtful for the match due to missing training.
Nottingham Forest coach Vitor Pereira noted the need to respect Anderson's personal issues.