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Chris Wood joined Nottingham Forest from Newcastle United in 2023, initially on loan before singing on a permanent basis that summer Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood is set for a further spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery. The New Zealand striker has been out since mid-October with a knee problem and is yet to feature under Sean Dyche since he replaced Ange Postecogolou as manager. The 34-year-old excelled at the City Ground last term, scoring 20 times in 40 appearances as they qualified for Europe. His playing time has been more limited this campaign, with Wood having managed two goals in nine appearances. Wood did not specify the nature of his surgery, but he has been seen wearing a knee brace while watching recent Forest matches. "The Christmas I didn't expect, you can never know what football throws at you, " Wood wrote on Instagram. "From the highs of last season to now the battles and the lows personally of this season. You have to be ready for anything. "Truly gutting and frustrating that I'll be on the sideline for another period of time. It's what's needed to come back stronger and better to help my team-mates do the job needed in the Premier League and in Europe. " Wood's last appearance came in Postecoglou's final game in charge, the 3-0 defeat by Chelsea on 18 October. Latest Nottingham Forest news, analysis and fan views Ask about Nottingham Forest - what do you want to know? Premier League: Liverpool score quick double against Wolves, Arsenal & Brentford winning 'Are you not entertained? ' Why two-dayer was no less of a Test Benin beat Botswana to secure first-ever Afcon win Holiday crimes to crack and a heartwarming reunion on the line His Majesty The King expresses his passion for nature Preview Lucy Worsley's investigation of an unsolved case Discover the history behind the futuristic hoverboards 'Are you not entertained? ' Why two-dayer was no less of a Test England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne. Video England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them When Billie Jean beat Bobby - the Battle of the Sexes that defined an era Forest fulcrum Robertson - 'a talented, highly skilled, unbelievable outside-left' The brothers from Dagestan shining in MMA and for Man Utd Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz 'Always hungry, always brave' - why Man City want Semenyo Why Hollywood battle could change how you watch sport 'It's giving me goosebumps' - Europe stars recall Ryder Cup triumph Watch: Celtic's Mc Aneny scores after just four seconds. Video Watch: Celtic's Mc Aneny scores after just four seconds Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.