Chris Wood injury latest: Nottingham Forest manager issues update after scare [Video]

Wood scored twice last time out against Leicester City to take his tally this season to seven goals in nine Premier League games, establishing himself as one of the most potent strikers in the top flight in 2024.

But, along with Morgan Gibbs-White, Elliot Anderson and Jota Silva, Wood is a doubt for the visit of the Hammers after picking up a knock.

“We have some issues. We are still assessing and still have one day to go,” boss Nuno Espirito Santo said in his pre-match press conference. “It is always the same – after a period of the season with some hard matches, players get knocks and injuries, players coming back. We have to assess them.

“Morgan is one of the players inside that group that we have to assess and see how he is.Chrisalso, and Elliot and Jota. They have knocks.

“It was a tough one for Morgan; …