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Team News March 24

Wood injury latest as Forest striker hobbles off

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Chris Wood (£7.3m) is an early concern for Gameweek 30 after limping out of New Zealand’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against New Caledonia on Monday morning.

Wood seemed to suffer a blow to his hip when taking a shot early in the second half, hobbling off a short time later after initially trying to play on.

It was still 0-0 in this crucial tie when Wood departed. The winners – and it was New Zealand who eventually prevailed – of the match would seal their place at the 2026 World Cup, so the Nottingham Forest striker would not have exited the field lightly.

Post-match quotes failed to elicit much detail. An interview with the man himself hinted only at “personal pain”.

Wood’s national team coach hasn’t offered us much yet either.

“Not sure yet, we’ll speak to the physios. It was when he had that chance and nearly scored, which is a shame.

“It’s not great for us losing our captain and our goalscorer. It was a difficult thing for the team but they came through so well.” – New Zealand boss Darren Bazeley on Chris Wood

Wood was sighted with an ice pack on his hip after he went off but seemed in decent spirits, joining in with the post-match celebrations.

The good news for Wood owners in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is that Gameweek 30 is still over a week away. Not only does that give the 48%-owned forward a bit of extra time to recover but there is an FA Cup quarter-final tie involving Forest to come before the Premier League resumes, which should give us a decent gauge of how fit Wood is.

Nuno Espirito Santo will face the media later this week before the Tricky Trees’ cup clash with Brighton and Hove Albion.

Forest’s Gameweek 30 fixture is on Tuesday 1 April and is against Manchester United.

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  1. Gazwaz80
    • 5 Years
    1 month, 5 days ago

    Didn’t really hobble off…

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    1. Skonto Rigga
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      • 7 Years
      1 month, 5 days ago

      How would you describe it then, Susie Dent

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      1. Skonto Rigga
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        • 7 Years
        1 month, 5 days ago

        In fairness, it's a bit of a unique skip/limp/hop/trot this one from Woodsy

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        1. Merlin the Wraith
          • 8 Years
          1 month, 5 days ago

          Like someone with a wooden leg.

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        2. Gazwaz80
          • 5 Years
          1 month, 5 days ago

          Now now Neale, just my observation No need to be salty 😀

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          1. Skonto Rigga
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            • 7 Years
            1 month, 5 days ago

            Haha! Gaz, you're right though - it's more of a 'touching cloth' semi-jog

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          2. Gazwaz80
            • 5 Years
            1 month, 5 days ago

            No problem Neale, British sense of humour is second to none 😀

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    2. FPL Virgin
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      • 8 Years
      1 month, 5 days ago

      Hip injuries tend to be about pain management, don't they? Gordon has a similar thing at the moment.

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      1. Merlin the Wraith
        • 8 Years
        1 month, 5 days ago

        Extremely painful due to the proximity of the bone structure to the skin surface with little tissue protection.

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        1. FPL Virgin
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          • 8 Years
          1 month, 5 days ago

          Utter woke nonsense. Imagine a bit of OAP hip pain keeping Tommy Smith, Nobby Stiles, and Ron Harris off the football pitch in the 70s.

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          1. Merlin the Wraith
            • 8 Years
            1 month, 5 days ago

            What's woke about it. it's what it is. References to 1970's 'hardmen' are totally irrelevant. I suggest you take a review of some of your petty postings.

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            1. FPL Virgin
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              • 8 Years
              1 month, 5 days ago

              Have you not seen the movie The Damned United? They used to smoke cigarettes during training. Imagine what players like this could have achieved under Sean Dyche's stewardship.

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              1. Merlin the Wraith
                • 8 Years
                1 month, 5 days ago

                Yet again, totally irrelevant referring to a comparison of 50+ years ago to an injury sustained last night. N.B. I wouldn't have begrudged Chris Wood having a ciggie after coming off last night if he was that way inclined. As for the film? I grew up, lived in & experienced that era. It doesn't mean I'd advocate snorting asbestos either.

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          2. Nomar
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            • 15 Years
            1 month, 5 days ago

            Yes, but those players often suffered for it in later life.

            You can abuse your body, over work it or not give yourself enough recovery time when you are young and think you’ve gotten away with it, but old age tends to pay you back with interest.

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            1. x.jim.x
              • 10 Years
              1 month, 5 days ago

              It's honestly insane how this bloke still gets bites, I don't know why you lot even bother replying

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              1. Merlin the Wraith
                • 8 Years
                1 month, 5 days ago

                Yeah, my own fault in all honesty Jim. Seriously irks me the way he gets away with his rants & wasn't going to let him get away with the reply he made.

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                1. x.jim.x
                  • 10 Years
                  1 month, 5 days ago

                  I'm fully behind the "mod alt to drive engagement" conspiracy now

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            2. Gazwaz80
              • 5 Years
              1 month, 5 days ago

              Totally agree, my body shows the evidence of your reasoning 😀

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              1. Gazwaz80
                • 5 Years
                1 month, 5 days ago

                Replying to NOMAR…

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  2. Skonto Rigga
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    • 7 Years
    1 month, 5 days ago

    Been doing a few more of these 'smaller' injury articles over the break, mostly not top of the site. Usually I'd throw them all in bigger round-ups but there's a bit more of a drip-feed during an international break. Let me know if you find them more useful.

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    1. Merlin the Wraith
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 5 days ago

      It's a good news feed, just what I need while on wildcard so thanks for it. One thing tho... it used to be the metatarsal but it looks like thanks to Gordon & Wood this is the latest 'hip' injury. 🙂

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      1. Skonto Rigga
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        • 7 Years
        1 month, 5 days ago

        You don't hear of metatarsal injuries these days! One for Peter Kay's next tour if he's after some new 'do you remember' material

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    2. FPL Virgin
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      • 8 Years
      1 month, 5 days ago

      I've found them useful but I think one overarching live page that is kept updated would be more useful. A bit like what you do on transfer deadline day. Then it would be easier to keep up with the latest injuries rather than trying to find dozens of mini injury news articles scattered about the site.

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      1. FPL Virgin
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        • 8 Years
        1 month, 5 days ago

        Keep it all in one place.

        Something like this....

        https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/latest-international-break-injury-news/

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  3. Sterling Archer
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 5 days ago

    Gvardiol injured now aswel ive just seen!
    WC30 would be ideal if we had the info!

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    1. Skonto Rigga
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      • 7 Years
      1 month, 5 days ago

      Jeez I hadn't even clocked that one

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    2. Merlin the Wraith
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 5 days ago

      Ooops! that's another w/c target down. Was planning on Robinson swap for him. Week to go though..

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    3. Bruin
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      • 10 Years
      1 month, 5 days ago

      Gvardiol came off at half time in injury time, can’t find anything to say it was an injury. What injury do we think he has?

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      1. FPL Virgin
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        • 8 Years
        1 month, 5 days ago

        https://x.com/radhoo12/status/1903932675515163018

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        1. Bruin
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          • 10 Years
          1 month, 5 days ago

          Thanks for that Virg

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          1. FPL Virgin
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            • 8 Years
            1 month, 5 days ago

            I live to give.

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            1. Philosopher's Stones
              • 4 Years
              1 month, 5 days ago

              Gives everything except his virginity.

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              1. FPL Virgin
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                • 8 Years
                1 month, 5 days ago

                As Jason Tindall sang on karaoke in Dubai this week during Newcastle's exuberant league cup celebrations, "I'm saving it for someone special."

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  4. Oasthouse FC
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 5 days ago

    Hey all,

    One for those that still have the AM chip, what we thinking?

    I had planned on WC 31, BB 32 or 33, and save AM for the final few games.

    However now tempted to WC 30 (especially if wood and gvardiol might be out) and do AM 21-33, FH 34 and just hope I can get something from BB later in the season.

    I realise we won't have the full picture in GW 30, so 31 is better for WC, but if wait until then then blocked from using FH in 34....

    Thoughts?

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    1. Oasthouse FC
      • 9 Years
      1 month, 5 days ago

      31-33 I meant obviously, not 21-33!

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    2. Chrisaa87
      • 3 Years
      1 month, 5 days ago

      In the same boat, hoping you get some good answers here

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      1. Chrisaa87
        • 3 Years
        1 month, 5 days ago

        My whole answer didnt get through. But your not blocked from fh34, but you have to wait with an to after 34, right?

        Its two options for me
        Wc 30, Am 31-33 and fh 34, bb later
        Wc 31, bb 32 or 32, fh 34 and am later

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        1. Oasthouse FC
          • 9 Years
          1 month, 5 days ago

          Yeah I'm thinking the same as you re the 2 options above.

          If you wc 31 and do 32-34, then obviously that blocks FH.

          I fear the doubles might not be as good if we save it for later.

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          1. Chrisaa87
            • 3 Years
            1 month, 5 days ago

            Yeah now i get what you meant. Yes thats a risk, but also theres a lot going on in the later gameweeks. Oh its a struggle, i dont feel ready to wildcard yet and feel like i dont have enough info on who to rely on.

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          2. bitm2007
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            • 10 Years
            1 month, 5 days ago

            Next weekends cup result and the draw that follows it will provide us with much more info on likely DGW

            As things stand you could easily end up with Man City along with Southampton, Fulham, Brighton, West Ham & Villa doubling in GW33, or Man City, Bournemouth, Liverpool, Brighton in GW36

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    3. Nomar
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      • 15 Years
      1 month, 5 days ago

      My thoughts are that I’m in the same boat as you. I have all my chips left too and absolutely no real plan.

      I was going to WC this GW but then thought maybe I should wait till GW31. But now I’m wondering whether to just WC now anyway because there isn’t a lot of time to play the remaining chips.

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  5. Philosopher's Stones
    • 4 Years
    1 month, 5 days ago

    Playing Wood against New Caledonia should be punishable by law!

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  6. Salahbrate
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 5 days ago

    When to use WC? Will there be more DGW other than GW 32?

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    1. bitm2007
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      • 10 Years
      1 month, 5 days ago

      GW33 is expected to be the big DGW (could be as many 8 teams), and GW36 is likely to be a DGW as well with GW37 Cup Final postponements moved to that GW as distinct possibility.

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  7. FDMS All Starz
    • 9 Years
    1 month, 5 days ago

    Early thoughts, roll FT?

    Still have FH,WC,BB,TC & 3FTs
    Team:

    Henderson
    Munoz Gabriel Milenkovic
    Salah Mbuemo Kluivert Bowen
    Isak Wissa Haaland

    Sa Dango Castagne Mykolenko

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  8. New article
    RedLightning
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    1 month, 5 days ago

    https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2025/03/24/is-bruno-worth-buying-in-fpl-with-tougher-fixtures-ahead

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  9. Merlin the Wraith
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 5 days ago

    Wow! London buses come to mind lol! I only left to get another beer 🙂

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  10. Merlin the Wraith
    • 8 Years
    1 month, 5 days ago

    So now it looks like Myko- Hall/Livramento on the cards. Next skittle please...

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    1. Merlin the Wraith
      • 8 Years
      1 month, 5 days ago

      Oops! that should read Burn/Livramento.

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