Why 'Wood has to watch his back' as Igor Jesus shines

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