Why 'Wood has to watch his back' as Igor Jesus shines
Published: 9/24/2025

In Nottingham Forest's first European game in 29 years, Chris Wood, despite his stellar performance last season, was benched while Igor Jesus, a £10m signing from Botafogo, led the attack. Jesus quickly made an impact by scoring two goals against Real Betis in the Europa League opener. However, a late equalizer prevented Forest from securing a victory. With Jesus's strong performance, questions arise about Wood's future role in the team.