NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) – Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood was forced to miss Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final against Porto with a knee injury, which could also be a concern for New Zealand. world cup schedule.
The New Zealand captain was hit in the right knee by a high kick from Jan Bednarek, and the Porto defender was given a red card in the eighth minute.
Wood, who had just returned from a six-month absence due to a knee injury, continued to play until the 15th minute when he needed treatment. He was then sent off as a substitute.
The extent of his injuries was not immediately clear.
Wood, 34, scored 20 goals last season for relegation-battling Forest in the Premier League.
new zealand play Group G The World Cup is two months away. The All Whites will face Iran, Egypt and Belgium.
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