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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<\/span> schedule.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The extent of his injuries was not immediately clear.<\/p>\n

Wood, 34, scored 20 goals last season for relegation-battling Forest in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

new zealand play Group G<\/span> The World Cup is two months away. The All Whites will face Iran, Egypt and Belgium.<\/p>\n

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AP World Cup coverage: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/fifa-world-cup<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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