Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood ruled out for FA Cup due to injury

Nottingham Forest will be without their top scorer Chris Wood for the upcoming FA Cup quarter-final against Brighton due to a hip injury sustained while on international duty with New Zealand. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed that Wood will not participate in the match and is awaiting the results of a scan to determine the extent of his injury, which raises doubts about his availability for the following Premier League clash against Manchester United. Wood has been instrumental for Forest this season, scoring 18 goals in the league, and his absence is seen as a significant blow as the team aims for a successful cup run and Champions League qualification. The club is also assessing other players returning from international duty, including Ramon Sosa, who may also miss the upcoming match. Forest currently sits third in the Premier League and is targeting a strong finish to the season. This weekend's FA Cup match represents a chance for Forest to secure their best finish in the competition since 1991.